Work-Life Balance Hacks: Managing Overwhelm, Setting Boundaries, and Prioritising Self-Care Diaries of Badass Bosses is hosted by Penny Joyner-Platt (the-plattform.com) and Tigz Rice (tigzrice.com). Produced by Connor Wells (connorwells.com).
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In this episode of Diaries of Badass Bosses, Penny and Tigz discuss their experiences with work-life balance. They start by talking about feeling overwhelmed and the challenges of managing family commitments during the Christmas period. They then delve into the topic of work-life balance, sharing their strategies for setting boundaries, managing emails, and prioritizing personal needs. They also discuss the importance of communication and transparency with clients and employers. The episode concludes with a call for feedback and suggestions for future topics.
Key Takeaways:
- Feeling overwhelmed is common, especially during busy periods like Christmas. It's important to find strategies to manage and prioritize tasks.
- Work-life balance is challenging for self-employed individuals, but setting boundaries and communicating expectations with clients can help.
- Managing emails is crucial for work-life balance. Setting specific times to respond to emails and using auto-reply messages can help create boundaries.
- Each person's work-life balance will look different, so it's important to prioritize personal needs and find a routine that works best for you.
- Open communication and transparency with clients and employers about work-life balance can lead to understanding and support. Chapter Breakdowns:
00:00 Introduction and Overwhelm
01:24 Christmas Lights and Decorations
08:11 Work-Life Balance
13:58 Setting Boundaries and Managing Emails
18:41 Struggles with Work-Life Balance
23:01 Prioritizing Personal Needs
24:27 Conclusion and Call for Feedback
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