You’ve probably heard it—or said it—a hundred times:
“I just need to find balance.”
Balance between family and work.
Between taking care of everyone else and still remembering yourself.
Between the never-ending to-do list and your very real energy levels.
But what if the version of "life balance" we've been sold isn't really possible? At least—not in the neat, color-coded, evenly portioned way we imagine.
Let’s take a step back for a second.
Today I’m not talking about physical balance (though that's a passion of mine too—more on that another day).
I'm talking about the juggling act of daily life.
The quiet pressure to do all the things, perfectly, without breaking a sweat.
And somehow, to feel grateful while doing it.
Yeah... no pressure, right?
Why Balance Feels So Hard (You're Not Alone)
Life isn't a pie you can slice perfectly:
25% family, 25% work, 25% self-care, 25% everything else neatly tucked in.
And trying to force balance like that?
It’s not only unrealistic—it’s exhausting.
We push harder. Stretch thinner. Smile wider.
We were taught we can do anything (and we can)—
but no one ever taught us that we can’t do everything at the same time.
I'll be the first to admit—there are times when I try to do it all, when I stretch myself too thin and feel the crash coming. This is something I’m still working on too.
And when something gives—and it always does—it’s often your energy.
When your energy is gone?
You’re tired. Stressed. Frazzled.
You can’t show up the way you want to for others—let alone for yourself.
If you’re nodding along, please know: this is not a personal failure.
It’s a sign that something deeper needs to shift.
Balance Isn't About Equal Parts—It's About Listening to What Matters Now
That’s why I named my business Unearth Your Balance.
Not because I believe in perfect, tidy balance.
But because I believe in discovering what balance looks like for you, right now.
Maybe it looks like:
Leaving the dishes until tomorrow so you can get some fresh air
Saying no to a gathering so you can say yes to yourself
Ordering takeout without guilt because your energy needed to go elsewhere
And that counts.
Balance is alive. It moves and shifts just like you do.
It’s not about doing everything.
It’s about doing what matters most in this season.
It starts by asking yourself:
What needs more of me right now?
And maybe more importantly…
What can I gently let go of?
A Quick Reset to Ground You
Here’s a small way to start:
Place your hand over your heart.
Take a slow breath in through your nose.
Exhale longer than you inhaled.
Ask yourself, softly:
"What do I really need today?"
It takes less than 30 seconds— it can bring you back to yourself so you may feel a little more clear, at ease.
You’re not doing it wrong if you feel stretched.
You’re not lazy. You’re not falling behind.
You’re human. Living a full life. Navigating a world that always asks for more.
Give yourself permission to do what matters most today.
And trust that everything else can unfold from there.
I'm right there with you, learning and adjusting every day. We'll keep finding our way—one small shift, one deep breath at a time.
Need a 5 minute break? Click here to get this 5 min video I made for you. It's for those times when you just need a quick reset.
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