Balancing Responsibilities While Chasing Your Dreams | Feat. Coach AJ
In this episode, Natalie Nadeen speaks with Coach AJ, a life and self-improvement coach, about the challenges of balancing responsibilities while pursuing your dreams. They discuss the importance of asking for help, creating boundaries, and prioritizing self-care. Coach AJ shares her personal journey, insights on work-life balance, and the significance of having support systems. The conversation emphasizes the need to honour one's past self to live authentically, encouraging listeners to create their own paths to success.
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Takeaways
- Asking for help is essential and there are people out there willing to support you.
- Creating work-life balance is necessary and achievable.
- Prioritize yourself and implement self-care practices.
- Set boundaries with your work and create non-negotiables.
- Meet yourself where you're at and constantly evaluate what works for you in different chapters of your life. Surround yourself with people who will provide honest feedback and support.
- Prioritize movement and human interaction, especially in remote work.
- Acknowledge the support and guidance of ancestors and embrace their presence. Embrace and honour your unique experiences and abilities
- Meditation and visualization can be powerful tools for self-discovery and growth
- Don't let societal expectations dictate your choices and happiness
- Live life on your own terms and pursue your dreams
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:00 Balancing Responsibilities and Pursuing Dreams
07:55 Creating Work-Life Balance
14:02 Prioritizing Self-Care and Setting Boundaries
26:05 Surrounding Yourself with Honest Feedback and Support
39:25 Embracing the Support of Ancestors
46:14 Embracing and Honouring Your True Self
50:22 Living Life on Your Own Terms
56:58 Existing Unapologetically
Coach AJ
Coach, mentor and speaker
With over 15 years of experience, Coach AJ has dedicated herself to guiding individuals towards realizing their desired life outcomes, through self-improvement and personal growth strategies. Through her holistic coaching style, she facilitates her clients to attain clarity, and confidence and facilitates personal and professional development. Beyond her role as a life coach, she serves as a mentor and a speaker, dedicated to empowering others on their journey toward fulfillment and success.
