Work-Life Battle: Why "Balancing" Fails & What Works Instead

Published: May 12, 2024, 12:30 p.m.

The pillars of a happy life lead to increased satisfaction instead of having opposing priorities fight it out.\nBy treating work and life as opposing forces we inevitably end up tipping the scales the wrong way. We can't always subscribe time evenly and things get out of whack.\nWe find there is a much better way by examining the term itself 'Work-life balance".\nThis episode will not only help you find better harmony with your different life projects but also help your awareness and mindsets to the choices you make.\n\nAdvert - Cozy Earth\nLuxury Bamboo sheets and Loungeware that become softer the more you use them.\n35% off code 'GROWTH' - CozyEarth.com\n\nInfinite Play - Nat Eliason\nThis episode was inspired an article from Nat Eliason and his brilliant newsletter Infinite Play\xa0- I highly recommend subscribing.\n\nGrowth Mindset pod\nSam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.\nSuccess and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.\n\nWatch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset)\n\n\nMail - GrowthMindsetPodcast(at)gmail.com\n\nInsta - SamJam.zen\n\n\n\nChapters\n00:00 Importance vs Dangers of "balancing"\n01:56 The number of heartbeats in your life\n03:00 Why is finding Balance so complicated\n03:50 The importance of words and language\n06:50 When balance creates problems\n07:50 The pillars of a happy life\n09:00 Our obsession with good and bad instead of priorities\n11:14 Seeking long-term enjoyment\n13:10 Creating satisfaction whilst minimising sacrifice\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices