124. It's Never Gonna Be Balanced: How to Embrace Flexibility When You're Ambitious

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124. It's Never Gonna Be Balanced: How to Embrace Flexibility When You're Ambitious

Alexis Barber

Jul 13, 2023

Life is a journey filled with countless possibilities and opportunities. And while it’s natural to dream big and aspire to achieve great things, it's equally important to maintain a realistic perspective. Placing unrealistic expectations on ourselves can lead to disappointment, stress, and a loss of motivation. In this week’s episode of Too Smart For This, Alexis explores the importance of setting attainable goals, embracing flexibility, and practicing self-compassion. By understanding and avoiding unrealistic expectations, you can cultivate a healthier mindset, find joy in the present moment, and pave the way for a more fulfilling, balanced life.

Show Notes

1:13 How to relinquish unrealistic standards

1:59 Negative self-evaluation resulting from unrealistic goals

3:19 Finding stability in the midst of chaos

4:03 Making peace with imbalance

4:53 Detaching from routines to relinquish pressure on yourself

5:35 Importance of creating structures in which self-love thrives

5:49 Developing new frameworks for thinking

6:22 #1 Set a goal

6:29 #2 Establish your priorities

6:48 #3 Reframe what consistency means to you

6:52 #4 Set personal policies (i.e. boundaries)