The Roundy
Award

Celebrating well-rounded lives, beyond the career hustle

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35 Roundies awarded so far 🏆
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The Well-Rounded Life

1. Work

You utilize ​your unique skills ​and talents in fulfilling employment.

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3. Care for others

You maintain meaningful relationships by being an active parent, family member, friend, volunteer or community member.

2. Self-Care

You prioritize your ​physical, mental, and ​emotional well-being ​with activities like ​exercise, meditation, ​hobbies, and rest.

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Does this resonate?

Nominate yourself or someone you know and join others in celebrating what excellent lives actually look like.

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Eligibility
Everyone is eligible for The Roundy
No age or time limits because life doesn't work that way
No judges because it matters most how you feel inside
Criteria

Nominees strive for a well-rounded life that includes:

Meaningful work 
Consistent self-care for physical and mental well-being
Active unpaid care for others, such as parenting and volunteering

Note: The focus is on the effort to achieve a well-rounded ​life not perfection ('cause that's not possible!)

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You're in good company.

35

well-rounded people have been awarded so far ​including:
Awarded a Roundy for living a well-rounded life of self-care, care for others and professional fulfillment
Gui
Canada
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Amanda
Canada
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Raquel
United States
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Val
Canada
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Tyler
United States
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Michael
Canada

Meet Gayle

For Gayle, success is not just the title on her business card.

She moved across the country to care for her aging parents. To have more flexibility and still do the work she loves, she now freelances. Baking is her form of meditation although she doesn't find as much time for it as she'd like!

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The Roundy recognizes people who prioritize their well-being and care for others alongside their professional pursuits.

Frequently asked questions

What is a "well-rounded ​life"?

A well-rounded life consists of ​three key areas: work, self-care, ​and care for others.
Think of it as a three-legged ​stool. Each leg is essential, and if ​one is missing or unstable, the ​whole thing topples over (hence that snazzy virtual Roundy award that is a three-legged stool 😉)

What do award ​recipients receive?

Recipients get recognition for ​their well-rounded lives, ​including:

  • A virtual Roundy celebrating ​their awesomeness
  • Public recognition in the Rule Breaker ​newsletter and on LinkedIn
  • The opportunity to have ​their story featured in the ​newsletter and other ​publications

As well, we will be sharing real stories and practical insights on well-rounded lives to balance all those "hustle culture" success stories out there (i.e., "wake up at 4am and meditate in your private sauna" will not be a suggestion for self-care you'll hear from us)

Why create an award ​anyone can receive?

Public recognition is a powerful ​motivator that shapes our ​decisions and actions. Current ​awards focus only on ​professional success, ignoring ​the importance of self-care and ​care for others for ​healthy individuals and society. ​The Roundy fills that gap by ​celebrating well-rounded lives.

What is Rule Breaker?

Rule Breaker is a newsletter that challenges conventional thinking in business and society. A post in this newsletter about how we should celebrate well-rounded lives, not just professional excellence, was the inspiration for The Roundy.