It’s not unusual for conversations about work-life balance to drift into the minutiae of the never-ending to-do list.
But what if you flipped the magnifying glass around and saw things from another – more macro – perspective?
Such was the conversation I hosted on the podcast episode out today, where my guest, Jennifer Y. Afriye – a business-owner and author of the book Rest is the New Hustle – guided me to visualise and consider some really impactful, existential scenarios about life purpose, legacy and decision-making around how a person “chooses to show up in the world”.
It’s these deep, broad and weighty thoughts that determine Jennifer’s work-life balance choices. At first glance, this might sound heavy or a little daunting – but the conversation was anything but gloomy.
On the contrary.
Jennifer offered a refreshing approach, albeit with some hard-hitting insights that challenge the way ‘balance’ and ‘fulfilment’ are often thought about.
This episode goes beyond productivity hacks and daily routines. It invites listeners to reflect on the deeper motivations shaping their work-life balance choices in the first place.
That said, Jennifer shares some powerfully practical tips and I’d recommend having a pen and paper to hand when listening to note down the several acronym-based golden nuggets of wisdom that she runs through.
Happy listening!
Episode 61: On Life Purpose, Raising Teens & Finding Work-Life Balance When You’re “The Strong One” – Jennifer Y. Afriye’s Story