“This is hard.”
You think finding a good work/life balance is hard.
Being a mom or stepmom is hard.
Being authentically you is hard.
Your job is hard.
Having downtime/ enjoying your time off is hard.
When you think things are hard, they indeed are.
Let’s take a hard work/life balance.
You struggle with boundaries leading to overworking.
You don’t sleep well, exercise, or have fun (fun- what’s that?)
Worried about the quality of work, you don’t delegate.
You don’t want to disappoint others, so you over-commit.
You have a hard time disconnecting from work, constantly checking emails so you can “keep an eye on things.”
You feel guilt & shame because you can’t figure out how to have a good work/life balance. Your increased frustration & irritability takes a toll on your relationship with friends & family.
All of this causes even more stress, dissatisfaction, and imbalance in your life.
Instead, think, “This is easy.” And simply ask (& answer for) yourself, “How could I make this easier?”
See what comes up. Perhaps you will see that you can
Set & hold boundaries.
Prioritize sleep, exercise & fun.
Delegate to others & monitor progress to ensure good quality work.
Say no, limiting your commitments.
Take email access off your phone, letting work be on work time only.
Separating work & life helps you have better relationships and enjoy your time with loved ones, leading to more fulfillment, less stress & greater well-being.
The next time you think something is hard, ask yourself, “How could I make this easier?”
This is how you create & live a life you love.
If you would like support to make things easier, I can help you. The first step is to book a consultation to discuss what you’d like & I’ll share exactly how I can help you. Click here to book a LHW in-person coaching session or here for a LHW remote coaching session.
