Is Your Work Stealing Your Life? The No-Excuses Guide to Taking Back Control!

Transitioning to self-employment and working from home sounded like a dream come true, but it quickly turned into a monotonous cycle that consumed my personal life. Join me on this episode of Diary of a Working Woman, as I share the ups and downs of finding a healthier work-life balance amidst the chaos of home-based self-employment. Through candid reflection, I explore how demanding work hours began to eclipse my well-being and personal happiness. I’ll share actionable strategies I’ve adopted to regain control, from establishing daily routines to shifting my mindset, and how these simple changes can lead to a more fulfilled life that doesn’t feel dominated by work.

A shocking encounter with a body analysis machine at the gym was the wake-up call I needed. Despite a healthy weight, the machine revealed high levels of visceral fat, a reminder of the silent impacts of a sedentary lifestyle. This health scare, compounded by a family history of serious conditions, prompted me to overhaul my daily habits. Discover how a simple mantra, "I put my body before my work," became my guiding principle, driving a transformative journey towards improved physical and mental well-being. From setting out workout clothes the night before to prioritizing morning exercises, I’ll discuss how these intentional choices have not only boosted my productivity but have significantly reduced stress. Join me as we tackle the systemic challenges of modern work life and explore the conscious decisions necessary for a healthier, longer life.

A new podcast in which Johnette Barrett, educational psychologist, seeks out inspirational working women who have transformed their lives and that of others through their courageousness and compassion.
The conversations that follow are sometimes eye-opening, sometimes heart- breaking and sometimes humourous.

Diary of a Working Woman (DOAWW) is hosted by Buzzsprouts .com.

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