223. The Art of Disconnecting

Nov 30

Hey you wild women!

Do you feel addicted to your work? As a business owner, it’s not healthy, efficient, or productive to always be plugged in and “on.” If you’ve been stuck in work mode for a while, it may take some effort and intention to actually pull away.

Here’s the thing: taking time away isn’t just good for your health. It is also the key to showing up fully and efficiently when you are in work mode. Sometimes allowing yourself to be in the moment is much more important than being plugged into your work.

In this episode, you will learn about:

The importance of finding balance between being plugged in and disconnecting.
What happens when you commit to being “on” all the time.
Why I set aside intentional time to be with my sons and what it made me realize.
What the art of disconnecting really means.
How working from home makes it harder to log off for the day.
Tips for unplugging from work at the end of the night.
The role that setting expectations plays in balancing your work life with home life.
What being addicted to work looks like in real life.
How people will expect you to show up on evenings and weekends if you usually do.
Why the “always on” culture is harmful—especially to women in business.
What having it all may look like if you have children and run a business.
The importance of embracing our feminine energy in how we show up.
How feeling the pressure to be “on” can lead to FOMO (fear of missing out).
Eliminating the pressure to show up 8 hours a day, 40 days a week.