July 20, 2025

111 | Michelle Niemeyer | Moving away from practicing law | Work life balance is bulls**t | Building community | Avoiding burnout | Getting clarity

34 minutes

Creator of the philosophy The Art of Bending Time

You can find her work at Michelleniemeyer.com, LinkedIn and can text CLARITY to 33777 to get support

Michelle talks about what moved her away from law to helping others improve their lives

Finding fulfillment outside of work hours to pursue something that is important to you can have beneficial effects on your work hours

Work life balance is bullshit

Sometimes building community and social interactions while at work is an important step to building a strong team. Telling your family and friends outside of work about your work life can be equally important. They don’t have to be totally separate parts of you

In the end, we are whole people

Personally, it is easy for me to isolate at work, but I feel better when I make the intentional time to get to know my coworkers

Remember your spouse is a partner in life with you, invite them into your work struggles

Take care of your body and your mind to avoid burnout

Be clear who you are

TEXT CLARITY to 33777 to get access to a free community page with Michelle’s guided meditation program to help you get clarity on life and remember what bring you passion and fulfilment in life

Creating a roadmap in life is crucial to making the life you want happen

Sometimes very difficult things are obtainable, but you have to take one step at a time

Michelle speaks to some healthy habits she has daily to start her day the right way, like taking her dog for a walk

Habits of unwinding at the end of the day are key as well, put down the phone well before bed

Leave for work with some extra time built in so you don’t get frustrated by traffic, start your day on a positive note

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