Why Work-Life Balance Is a Lie (And What to Do Instead)
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Is work-life balance actually making you more stressed? In this episode of Tell Me About It, I’m busting the myth of work-life balance - especially for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and creatives.
Instead, I explore a more powerful, honest alternative…
The “work-life blend”.
If you’ve ever felt guilty for working late, struggled to set perfect boundaries, or felt torn between your business and your personal life - you’ll learn how to drop the unrealistic expectations and start blending your life and business in a way that actually works for YOU.
Tune in to discover:
✅Why work-life balance is a lie (and possibly causing burnout)
✅How to adopt the ‘work-life blend’ for more freedom and fulfillment
✅How to build a business that aligns with your life, not against it
✅Real talk on burnout, guilt, obsession, and entrepreneurial seasons
✅How outsourcing and planning strategies can give you your time (and sanity) back
✅The truth about relationships, support systems, and success as a business owner
✅How to stop punishing yourself for not doing it all
Key moments:
00:00:45 The balance myth creates stress
00:03:20 Breakthroughs happen outside work hours
00:06:40 The 40-hour week is outdated
00:10:20 Work where life happens
00:15:00 Energy dictates your schedule
00:18:00 Planning week strategy explained
00:21:40 Outsourcing is not optional
00:26:20 Business has natural seasons
00:31:00 Success creates options not obligations
00:33:00 Choose the right partner
It's time to abandon the balance myth and embrace the blend. Your future self will thank you for it.
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