A New Approach to "Balance"

<p>“Balance.” Do you find the word calming, aspirational… or triggering?</p><p> </p><p>No matter how you feel about it, balance is a big conversation in the business world right now! We’re all supposed to be aiming for it, but it’s become clear that the concept of balance is pretty unrealistic — something that mompreneurs know all too well! </p><p> </p><p>I’ll come right out and say it: maintaining perfect balance just isn’t possible, especially when you’re juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship. But in this episode of the Business of Thinking Big, I’m going to offer a new perspective for you to consider.</p><p> </p><p>It’s time to let go of the concept of <em>balance </em>as a perfect ratio of work and life<em>…</em> and start thinking about trying to spend more of your time in a state of <em>flow</em>.</p><p> </p><p>Don’t worry, I have a bag full of tips and tricks to help you get there!</p><p> </p><p>In this episode, I share some of the strategies that I use to infuse my own busy mompreneur life with more flow and peace, and become a better — and more joyful — business owner and mother. From scheduling hacks to stress reduction techniques, this episode is full of powerful tools that will help you run your business with more joy and calm!</p><p> </p><p>In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you’ll discover:‌ ‌</p><p>·         How to harness your negative feelings (including mom guilt!) and use them as a catalyst to create positive change in your life </p><p>·         How to use my C.A.L.M. approach to create more time for joy and cut down on the parts of your business (and life) that bring you stress</p><p>·         When to say NO to “opportunities” that aren’t in alignment with what <em>you</em> really need or want </p><p> </p><p><b>Timestamps:‌ ‌</b></p><p>00:01  Intro &amp; listener spotlight</p><p>02:57  New perspective</p><p>05:55  Find what aligns with you!</p><p>09:11  Create time for joy</p><p>11:27  Weekly rituals</p><p>14:17  Appreciate this moment</p><p>15:54  Cheer competition story</p><p>17:14  Let go, say no</p