Summary

In this kick-ass episode, Amanda dives headfirst into the wild world of the narrative of work / life balance, and why it matters big-time in keeping your life from feeling like it is spiraling out of control. She unpacks what harmony really means, spinning it out from its musical roots to its narrative nuances. She busts the myth that harmony equals a perpetual high, and underscores the real deal - finding harmony right here, right now. Amanda drops the Wheel of Life exercise as a kickass tool to pinpoint where to create harmony in this moment. Wrapping up, she rallies you to put yourself first, and craft your own harmony from the inside out. Get ready to rock your harmony!

Takeaways

• Harmony is not the same as balance and does not necessarily mean everything is equal or symmetrical.
• Finding harmony in our lives involves creating a sense of connection and fitting the puzzle pieces together.
• Ever heard of the Wheel of Life exercise? It's a game-changer, a compass guiding us to shake things up and find that sweet harmony.
• Harmony is about finding peace and serenity in the present moment, rather than striving for constant euphoria.
• Prioritizing self-care and taking care of oneself is essential for creating harmony in life.

Sound Bites

• "Balance, for me as a dancer, is a transition period. Balance is from one move in a dance to the next. It is not a place of permanence. It is only a place in transition."
• “And a misconception that I had to shift away from is thinking about harmony as euphoria.”
• "Ask not what you can do for others, but what you can do for you."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Big Shift Energy Podcast

01:11 Let's Breathe for a Sec

02:55 WTH...What the, is harmony?

08:06 Work-Life Balance is Fancy Catchphrase

14:26 Creating Harmony Within YOUR Wheel of Life

19:04 Harmony vs. Euphoria: Shift the Script!

21:55 Peace? Every Damn Moment has Potential!

24:26 Y'all, It's Toot Toot Time!