Episode 102: Balancing The Beautiful Mess with Michelle Leyman

<p dir="ltr">In today’s episode, Dawn Gabriel talks about how important it is for therapists to take care of their hearts and minds. She believes in building a real community and using special practices to stay healthy. On this show, she chats with Michelle Leyman. </p> <h2 dir="ltr">Guest Introduction:</h2> <p dir="ltr">Michelle is not just a therapist but also runs her own place called "My Therapy Connection" in New Jersey. She's a mom of three kids and even has a grandson!</p> <h2 dir="ltr">The Beautiful Mess of Balancing Spirituality, Motherhood, and Business Ownership:</h2> <p dir="ltr">Michelle thinks that to balance work, family, and faith, you need a good plan. She says it's a good idea to "sit down with a journal" and think about what matters most. In the end, both Dawn and Michelle believe that being a therapist, a business owner, and a mom can be tough. But with self-care, mindfulness, and clear goals, it can be a rewarding journey.</p> <h2 dir="ltr">Tips for Balancing the Beautiful Mess</h2> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Determine Your Priorities:</p> </li> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Michelle emphasizes the importance of knowing one's priorities. For her, the order is God, family, friends, and then work. This order helps her make decisions, especially when conflicts arise between personal and professional commitments.</p> </li> </ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Develop Systems in Business:</p> </li> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Having systems in place can help streamline tasks and responsibilities. Michelle mentions reading various business books that emphasize the importance of systems, which can help in managing the demands of business ownership more efficiently.</p> </li> </ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Establish a Morning Routine:</p> </li> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="2"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Mic