"I know how important it is to avoid burnout. For that reason, I create a solid work/life balance for myself by keeping my day organized and sticking to my schedule as much as possible. I will spend my weekends and evenings with my family and friends, doing things that I love, and that energize me such as going for a run, hiking in the mountains, or taking a bike ride."

"No matter what alarm clock you use, the snooze button is there. I never hit mine. I keep a jar of chocolate-covered espresso beans in a jar next to my bed. When my alarm goes off, I grab a few of those and pop them in my mouth. Then I'm ready. If I have a lot on my plate at work or at home, I evaluate every piece of the puzzle. I find a way to make it all sustainably fit into my week. Where there's a will there's a way. Just spending that bit of time at the forefront to strategize my week allows my outlook to feel more sustainable. I'm proactive, I guess. The reaction is rarely sustainable, in my humble opinion."

American Express fosters a healthy work/life balance for its employees. Explain how you balance your life in your current or past roles. The more methodical you are about your work grants more room for your personal schedule. Share a few tools you used to stay organized manage your time. Share some of the fun events you make room for in your life to let the interviewer know you can let loose every once in a while.

Validating the nature of the question can go a long way. Just exhibiting insight into the big picture nature of this question can be a great launch into your answer. Once you've set the proper framework for your answer, you no longer need to be super specific about all the tricks you use.