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We use work-life balance often here as well. The Singaporean mind loves acronyms, so we can say WLB and expect our friend to understand us.
People seem to find it more difficult to stay composed against the onslaught of modern-day pressures these days. In China, the younger generation has popularised the tang ping (lying flat) movement — just go through the motions to get by. Or maybe we just expect more out of life. We hope that our existence will serve a greater purpose and fulfill our self-actualization. That’s why the daily grind seems unbearable to us (as compared to the Boomers).
Yes, victory is the word. F pressures, Sensei’s still living life on his own terms. Haha
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Here in Texas, I more often hear the phrase "work-life balance" which is not as fun sounding as "harmony." But it implies to me a sense of not letting the work aspect of your life dominate the non work.
But I think these days we have pretty much abandoned that meaning. The new version may be "go touch grass." We tell people to take a break or step away rather than to figure out how make it work like you have. (Or it is possible that we tell people to take a break because they are trying to do too much at once).
Because I certainly identify with the feeling of victory you describe when being able to keep all the responsibilities moving smoothly with each other.