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In today\u2019s episode of Overgivers Anonymous<\/em>, Angela Mondor, also known as the Geeky Girl, dives into the complexities of work-life balance and why the term \u201cbalance\u201d may not be the right fit for many of us. Instead, Angela explores the concept of “flow,” offering a fresh perspective on managing the many aspects of life\u2014family, business, and self-care\u2014without the guilt and overwhelm. Tune in as she shares personal insights and actionable strategies for finding more harmony between work and life.<\/p>\nHighlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- The Myth of 50\/50 Balance:<\/strong> Why “balance” can be misleading and how it might be the wrong word for managing work and life.<\/li>\n
- Introducing Flow:<\/strong> Discover why thinking about work-life dynamics as a flow rather than a balance can be more sustainable.<\/li>\n
- Juggling All the Things:<\/strong> Angela discusses how all of us juggle multiple roles, from entrepreneurs to parents to caregivers, and why it\u2019s okay when some things “fall.”<\/li>\n
- Guilt Monsters:<\/strong> How guilt about not being fully present in any area of your life can drain your mental and physical energy, and how to tackle it.<\/li>\n
- Flow Over Perfection:<\/strong> Embrace the idea that life will never be perfectly balanced, but it can flow more smoothly when we\u2019re mindful of it.<\/li>\n
- The Power of Being Present:<\/strong> How focusing on being present in each moment\u2014whether at work or with family\u2014helps quiet those “should” voices and reduces guilt.<\/li>\n
- Personal Strengths Matter:<\/strong> Understanding your strengths and using them to find your unique flow instead of forcing yourself into someone else’s mold.<\/li>\n
- The Reset Button:<\/strong> Angela talks about the importance of resetting when needed\u2014like taking a shower to refresh her mind and reset her focus.<\/li>\n
- Work & Self-Knowledge:<\/strong> Knowing when you’re most productive at different tasks, like client calls vs. writing content, and setting boundaries accordingly.<\/li>\n
- Reclaiming Your Energy:<\/strong> Angela shares how she replaced toxic social media habits with reading and how music helps reset her energy on low days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
By embracing flow instead of striving for an impossible balance, you can create a more harmonious life. Angela encourages you to learn more about yourself through tools like her wellness quiz, and to try different strategies for staying present and managing your responsibilities. At the end of the day, it’s about finding what works for you\u2014and allowing yourself to adjust when things aren’t going as planned. Stay tuned for more tips and insights on how to reduce overwhelm and achieve a sustainable work-life flow.<\/p>\n
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