We all want that sweet spot—a life where work and home feel in harmony, where success and fulfillment coexist without burnout. But let’s be real: it’s not always easy.
I recently found myself struggling with this very dilemma. I don’t work full-time, but I also don’t consider myself a stay-at-home parent. I run a coaching business, teach other coaches, write, and create content—all while making sure my home is cared for, meals are made, and my son is taken to and from school.
I wanted balance, but what I had was stress, mental clutter, and the constant feeling that I was never doing enough.
As a coach, I help others find clarity and structure in their lives, but when it came to my own schedule, I felt stuck. I wanted to be present for my son, manage my home, and grow my business—but I was constantly feeling like I was falling behind in one area or another. Some days, I’d feel guilty for working too much, and other days, I’d feel guilty for not working enough.
I was exhausted from trying to do it all without a clear plan. So, I did what I do best: I coached myself through it.
The Problem: Why Work-Life Balance Feels So Hard
It’s not about time management—it’s about energy management.
Some tasks require deep focus (writing, content creation), while others require presence and emotional engagement (coaching, teaching, parenting). When I mixed these together randomly, I found myself feeling drained, distracted, and stretched thin.
The issue wasn’t that I had too much to do, but that I was doing it in a way that didn’t work with how my brain functions best.
I had to stop expecting myself to jump from coaching sessions to writing a blog post, then to grocery shopping, all in the same day—because that just wasn’t working.
The Solution: Designing a Schedule That Works With, Not Against, Me
I realized that I needed to structure my workdays based on energy flow, not just hours.
Here’s what I changed:
1. I Batched Similar Tasks Together
➡ Coaching-heavy days don’t include deep creative work. Instead, I pair coaching with admin tasks or light content planning.
➡ Writing days are free from calls—giving my brain uninterrupted creative time.
➡ Teaching is paired with structured tasks, like content outlining or strategy planning.
Why? Context switching is exhausting. If I write a blog post and then immediately jump into a client session, my brain feels scrambled. By grouping similar work together, I stay in the right mental mode.
2. I Designed My Days Around My Natural Energy
➡ Mornings after school drop-off are my most focused time, so I schedule my deep work (teaching, writing) then.
➡ Afternoons are lower energy, so I use them for admin, meal prep, or errands.
➡ Evenings and weekends? Work-free zones.
Why? Some work requires output (coaching, teaching), and some requires processing (writing, strategizing). If I don’t align my schedule with my natural energy, I burn out fast.
3. I Created a Weekly Flow That Balances It All
✅ Monday & Wednesday: Coaching Days
✅ Tuesday & Thursday: Teaching & Writing
✅ Friday: Light coaching & home reset
✅ Saturday & Sunday: Home, rest, and family
The Takeaway: Finding Your Own Flow
What I learned through this process is that balance doesn’t come from doing less—it comes from doing the right things at the right times.
If you’re struggling to balance work and home, ask yourself:
1️⃣ Am I forcing my brain to switch between too many different types of tasks in a single day?
2️⃣ Am I scheduling my hardest work when I naturally have the most energy?
3️⃣ Have I built in time for the home & life responsibilities that matter to me?
When we structure our days with intention, we create space for both success and joy.
I’m still adjusting, and some days are messier than others—but I finally feel like I’m in a flow that works for me. And that’s the key: finding what works for you.
Tell me—have you ever struggled with balancing work and home? What has helped you find your flow?
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