Work-Life balance, what is that? How easy is it for you to create healthy boundaries for your business & life? If you say any of that is challenging for you, you’re not alone.
Occupational Wellness is the feeling of purpose and productivity in one's chosen profession. This dimension is a crucial element in creating a life that you love. Also known as work-life balance, it is an enriched and fulfilling work experience that combines with a healthy personal life.
Shannon Mitchell and Christine Gautreaux, hosts of the Women Connected in Wisdom show, invited me to share my work-life crisis story and lessons learned. We talked about my experiences in 2009 when I was told I would not see 2010 and what I changed in my mindset and actions to create a life that I love.
Listen in as we discuss how to build a guilt-free, freedom-filled business and life.
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Length: 1 hour
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You'll Hear
- Introduction to the topic of Occupational Wellness
- Introduction to guest Stephanie Calahan
- Stephanie's work-life crisis story
- Do you have limiting beliefs around your schedule?
- Systems, structure, and boundaries
- Why saying “yes” to every opportunity might not be as helpful as you think.
- Why getting clear on what you want out of life is important.
- My divorce from hard work and how it helped me.
- How to tell when someone has crossed your boundaries and what to do about it.
- Your choices influence others even when you don't know it.
- How slowing down tripled my business.
- Why people pleasing and saying “yes” could be harmful.
- How to live with intention and scheduling your life accordingly.
- My non-negotiable daily self-care routines.
- Host closing remarks
Resources I Mentioned
Tips for Saying “No!” the Nice Way
The Truth About Impostor Syndrome and How to Overcome It
Resources the Hosts Mentioned
Lead from the Outside: How to Build Your Future and Make Real Change by Stacy Abram
Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown
Stillpoint: A Self-Care Playbook for Caregivers to Find Ease, and Time to Breathe, and Reclaim Joy by Sheila K. Collins Ph.D. and Christine Gautreaux MSW
My Interviewers:
The Women Connected in Wisdom Podcast is grounded in the 8 Dimensions of Wellness: physical, mental/emotional, occupational, environmental, intellectual, social/relationship, spiritual, and environmental.
Shannon Mitchell and Christine Gautreaux interview special guests every week, discussing intentional conversations about how to be wise in business, relationships & wellness.
Back to you!
So what did you think? Did anything stick out to you from our conversation? I'd love to hear about it. Share in the comments or shoot me an email.
Until we talk again,
Live Fully — Love Openly — Laugh Often — Leverage Your Brilliance — Connect Authentically — Get Your Message Out — Serve with Impact — Prosper Everyday
Christine says
Stephanie- it was delightful to have you as one of our expert guest on the women connected in wisdom podcast! Thank you for sharing your story and practical tips & resources for our listeners- they are already asking for part 2!
Stephanie LH Calahan says
Hi Christine,
Thank you for inviting me to be a guest. I enjoyed our time together. I’m so glad your audience found value in our conversation & I look forward to coming on again in the future. 🙂