Are you constantly juggling a million things and wondering if forcing yourself to work out is helping or just wearing you down?

Today, I'm answering a question submitted by one of our amazing listeners, Nicole, regarding how to walk the fine line between pushing yourself to work out and truly listening to your body, especailly when you're a busy woman juggling family, business, and non-stop responsibilities.

In this episode, I’m breaking down my personal framework for navigating that fine line so you can stop guessing and start making choices that actually fit your life. I’ll walk you through my own approach to balance, how I genuinely assess which wellness habits deserve my energy right now, and how to shift your priorities when life is anything but predictable.

By the end, you’ll know exactly how to tweak your routine to feel energized, not exhausted, and create sustainable habits that work for real, busy women.

2:55 – The Real Reason Exhaustion and Lack of Sleep Might Be Sabotaging Your Wellness Routine

5:37 – Why It’s Essential to Map Out Your “Buckets” (Family, Work, Health, etc.) to See Where Your Energy Goes

7:33 – What Asking for Help, Delegating, or Deleting Tasks Can Do for Your Well-Being

10:35 – When Cutting Back on Workouts (from Five to Three Days) Is the Healthiest Move You Can Make

13:45 – How I Schedule Workouts Like “Appointments” and Why You Should Too

16:24 – Why Your Gold Standard for Self-Care Will Change As Life Changes (And That’s Okay)

17:40 – Real-Life Example on How I Dial Down Exercise During Life’s Busiest (a.k.a. Overwhelming) Weeks

19:33 – How to Build a Flexible, Sustainable Wellness Routine—No Guilt Required

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