Life in Balance

In Part Two of our conversation about work and balance, we're diving into that sometimes elusive experience of work/life balance. It's the buzzword du jour, but while many people talk about it, not many people experience it. And with the prevalence of remote work, finding that sweet spot can be even trickier. In this episode, Stef and Nicole discuss how they've navigated work/life balance – from office jobs to remote jobs, being self-employed, and everything in between! They also give some solid tips for creating more work/life balance.

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It only took us four seasons, but we're finally diving into the wild world of work and finding balance within it. This is a big topic, so we've split it into two parts. In this episode, we're discussing what it means to find balance at work, and within your work. A trifecta of work in balance emerges: How we do our work, the ways we support ourselves in doing our work, and how we feel about our work.

Reflecting on some of the ideas brought forward in the book The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks, Stef and Nicole talk about how they create more balance in their work lives and what finding meaning and value in your work have to do with balance at work.

Tune in and let us know what you think about finding balance at work. In part two, we'll explore the big buzzword: work/life balance.

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It's Stef and Nicole's birthday month! And what better way to celebrate than to talk about all things aging? From grey hairs and life milestones to busting aging stereotypes and seeking out older-than-you role models, we talk about what aging has been for us in the 36 years we've been on this planet and how we see ourselves 36 years from now. Special shout-out to Stef's mom for her mic-drop moment mindset on aging.

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What's the antidote to living in a society that is constantly telling us to do more, be better, and go harder? Contentment, my friend. How sweet it is to bask in the present moment and feel a deep sense of satisfaction with exactly where you are in your life. And yet how tricky it can be to feel content! Stef and Nicole deconstruct all the elements required for feeling content in one's life and find a few ah-ha moments along the way.

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How well (and how often) do you let yourself do something simply for the enjoyment of it? Do you wait until you go on vacation, or do you schedule your fun around rewards for work and productivity? If you notice that you delay gratification or have a hard time justifying enjoyment for the sake of enjoyment, this episode is for you! What started as a conversation about looking forward to life's pleasures took an unexpected twist to examine our relationship to fun, the ways in which we inadvertently postpone joy, and how the power of presence can amplify enjoyable experiences.

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If you feel like your to-do list never gets smaller and you're stressed about all the life admin that's piling up on your plate, this episode is for you! Stef and Nicole get real about how they manage their to-do lists and share some interesting ideas for how to make peace with the mundane. From paperwork to appointments and everything in between, tune in to learn how to shift your mindset to manage your tasks better. Because if the to-do list is never going away, how do we make it as light and balanced in our life as possible?

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Life ebbs and flows. But what if you're ebbing more than your flowing? What if the tools that helped you stay balanced in the past aren't working for you anymore? In this episode, Stef and Nicole talk about their recent experiences with "falling off the balance wagon" and share their ideas for how to reclaim a semblance of balance again. This episode contains explicit language. Listener discretion is advised!

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Stef and Nicole are back after a 1.5 year hiatus from the podcast, and it FEELS GOOD! Tune in to hear them share about where they've been, who they've become, and what they've left behind. Nicole talks about the burnout that stopped her in her tracks, and Stef shares what it was like to go through a crash-course in adulthood – we reflect on shifting identities, the complicated relationship with our yoga practices, and what we're excited about for this new season of life (and the podcast). This episode contains explicit language. Listener discretion is advised!

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In the season 3 finale of the Life in Balance podcast, we're here to spread the JOY! We live in a world where struggle is almost more widely socially accepted than joy – where complaining is the way to camaraderie and almost apologize or justify when life feels GOOD. We tend to share our negative experiences more than we share what lights us up, what excites and inspires us. Tune in to hear Stef and Nicole talk about being open to receiving joy, how to make space for joy without bypassing pain, and their own recently joyful moments. 

They also share the exciting news that the Life in Balance RETREAT is now open for registration! Join them in southwestern France from November 7-13, 2021 for a week of stunning rest and relaxation, cozy accommodations, delicious food, and of course, JOY! Space is limited so sign up now with only a €300 deposit: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/life-in-balance-yoga-retreat-nicole-stephanie-antugnac-68458600

This episode mentions the book No Mud No Lotus: The art of transforming suffering, by Thich Nhat Hanh.

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Humans love the change that we opt into. Change that we choose can feel fun and exciting! The change that surprises us, however, the change that knocks us sideways, the changes that we don’t want – how do we get better at relating to those? Not just dealing with change, but actually leaning into it?

In this episode, April Rinne is here to talk about creating a thriving relationship with change. April Rinne is a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and ranked one of the “50 Leading Female Futurists” in the world by Forbes, April Rinne is a change navigator: she helps individuals and organizations rethink and reshape their relationship with change, uncertainty, and a world in flux. She is a trusted advisor to well-known startups, companies, financial institutions, nonprofits, and think tanks worldwide, including Airbnb, Nike, and the World Bank, just to name a few. as well as governments ranging from Singapore to South Africa, Canada to Colombia, Italy to India. April is the author of Flux: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change, coming out in August 2021. 

April lost both of her parents in a car accident when she was 20 and everything she thought her life would be changed in an instant. Tune in to hear ideas about how to thrive in constant change, the concept of enoughness, how we can navigate change from the inside out, and learning to listen to your inner voice through tragedy and curiosity.

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Visit April's website: https://aprilrinne.com

Learn more about April's book here: https://fluxmindset.com/

Watch April's Ted Talk: How to Navigate Our Uncertain Future https://www.ted.com/talks/april_rinne_how_to_navigate_our_uncertain_future