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Stop Aiming For 'Work-Life' Balance and Try THIS Instead

8 novembre 2026 · 24 min

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You get to Sunday wondering where the time went and why you’re still exhausted. You’ve blocked out “free time” next week, said no to plans, promised yourself this week would be different… and somehow the days still fill up. Maybe you know exactly what’s taking your time and just feel stuck with it. Or maybe you’ve tried every planner, app and calendar trick and they all worked for about a week...and you're in the same place - exhausted, what you want getting pushed to the back burner & time poor. The problem isn’t your calendar and it isn’t your discipline. You’ve just been focusing on the wrong thing. In this solo episode, Erika walks you through a short, hands-on workshop that changes how you think about time. It’s not another productivity hack. It’s a way of looking at your days that makes planning feel intentional instead of overwhelming and it’s built around the life you actually want! Grab a notepad because there are exercises along the way and by the end you’ll have a plan that’s yours. In this episode: - Why chasing “work-life balance” might be the reason you never feel balanced - The question to answer before you plan another week - The bonus tip most people skip and why it frees up more time than anything you add - A simple 7-day exercise that shows where your time is really going (no more hidden time drains) - How to stop living on autopilot and make every hour a choice If you’re ready for your most organised, grounded and intentional season yet, this is the place to start. FREE PDF HERE SPONSORS 📚 WALDEN: Take the first step and learn at a pace that works for you. Visit WaldenU.edu 🏃‍♀️ FABLETICS: Shop now at Fabletics.com/BALANCE to get 70- 80% off everything when you sign up as a new VIP (be sure to select 'BALANCE' when prompted to unlock this offer)! TIME STAMPS (00:00) Why you're both right and wrong

(02:06) Step 1: The problem with "work-life balance"

(04:34) Step 2: The question that changes everything(09:25) Step 3: Getting clear on what matters

(17:13) Bonus tip

(18:09) Step 4: The exercise you can't skip

(19:53) Why this works

(22:38) Where to go from here


WHO AM I? I’m Erika, an Australian living in Dubai, a mum and the creator and host of this podcast. After almost a decade in law, I’ve stepped into a new chapter centred on what I love - helping people understand themselves, grow and build lives that feel aligned. As someone with big ambitions, I’m passionate about pursuing what matters and to do so, we need to create our own lives intentionally. This channel is a space for honest conversations, curiosity and practical tools to support that journey. Welcome - I’m glad you’re here. 📸 ⁠⁠⁠⁠My personal IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠


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