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Finding a solid work-life balance can feel like an impossible task. From societal expectations to personal ambitions, women are constantly asked to do more. To be more. To become more. You “have the same number of hours in a day as Beyonce”, right? So why are so many of us left feeling burnt out? It’s simple. We’re sold a half-truth— “we can have it all”. Yes, we absolutely can. But maybe not having and being and doing it all all the time. If we’re spread too thin, no area of our lives gets our 100%. The first place we begin to deplete our resources from is our own personal reserves. You’ve heard it a million times but it’s true, we can’t pour from empty cups! As a new mom, wife and business owner, I’ve been working through this firsthand. It’s so easy to keep going and going and going… until I’m forced to stop. I’ve found myself more overworked and under-resourced than I care to admit. Despite the exhaustion and frustration that has left me with, I’ve also learned some valuable lessons. Boundaries, time management tools, efficient multitasking, and delegation have become my best weapons for success… and a good
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