Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing several amazing women on how they juggle all the responsibilities that come with their professional and personal lives. (Stay tuned for the article in our mental health library!)
In addition to sharing what works for them, they provided a slew of solutions for readers, too. Here’s what they had to say…
1. Challenge society’s standards.
In our society, productivity is prized and praised. We reward workaholic ways, even though this is both emotionally and physically unhealthy.
As such, productivity coach Laura Stack, MBA, suggested “challenging the social acceptance — even society’s encouragement — of these common phrases:
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Excellent tips! Renee Trudeau, author of “The Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal” writes that self-care is “attuning and responding to your deepest needs and desires”. I have found my life feels more in balance, fun, and less-stressful, when I prioritize myself in the mix.
As a co-founder of a start-up web company while working the ole 8-5 for stability, it’s easy to pull long nights on a regular basis. I already incorporate the planning and relaxing on the way home from the day job but sometimes burn the candle at both ends. Thanks for the tips, sometimes being told what you already know, reinforces standards and assists to succeed.