"Balance" is a Lie: Trading Grace for Expectations

Throughout my life, both from professionals and in personal relationships, I’ve had this idea of “work-life balance” drilled into my brain. It has been so present, it became a personal mantra for me, and even began a point of discussion between myself and clients for optimal wellness.

Well, I’ve come here to tell you “Balance” is a lie.

Throughout my own life experiences, as well as in my therapeutic work with clients, I have come to understand a much more serving mindset: Strive for growth and give myself grace when I’m unable to. Let me walk this out for you with real life examples:

There’s a tool I like to utilize for self-care and educating others on the benefits of holistic health, addressing all areas