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#44 Using the Difficulty: How to Move Forward When Life Feels Too Full
Life doesn’t slow down when you’re overwhelmed.
In this episode, Monique explores what it’s like when all aspects of life demand attention at once - work, parenting, health, leadership, and personal projects. She examines how to stay present and effective without letting overwhelm take control.
Monique reframes difficulty as an opportunity rather than a failure. She shares practical strategies for navigating busy seasons with clarity, intention, and self-compassion. Through stories and reflections from her own life, she demonstrates how to use friction as a signal, make strategic decisions about what truly matters, and how to protect energy while still showing up fully.
In this episode:
(00:51) - How Are You, Really?
(03:12) - The Reality of Full Seasons
(05:22) - Using Difficult Moments to Your Advantage
(06:50) - Acknowledging Frustration Without Paralysis
(08:51) - Brain Dumps & Clearing Mental Overload
(11:37) - Glass Balls vs Rubber Balls Framework
(13:42) - Protecting Your Team & Shielding Priorities
(15:24) - Delegation, AI, Virtual Assistants, and Family Advisors
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By Monique SchaferLife doesn’t slow down when you’re overwhelmed.
In this episode, Monique explores what it’s like when all aspects of life demand attention at once - work, parenting, health, leadership, and personal projects. She examines how to stay present and effective without letting overwhelm take control.
Monique reframes difficulty as an opportunity rather than a failure. She shares practical strategies for navigating busy seasons with clarity, intention, and self-compassion. Through stories and reflections from her own life, she demonstrates how to use friction as a signal, make strategic decisions about what truly matters, and how to protect energy while still showing up fully.
In this episode:
(00:51) - How Are You, Really?
(03:12) - The Reality of Full Seasons
(05:22) - Using Difficult Moments to Your Advantage
(06:50) - Acknowledging Frustration Without Paralysis
(08:51) - Brain Dumps & Clearing Mental Overload
(11:37) - Glass Balls vs Rubber Balls Framework
(13:42) - Protecting Your Team & Shielding Priorities
(15:24) - Delegation, AI, Virtual Assistants, and Family Advisors
Connect with Monique:
Ask Monique
Got a question that's keeping you up at night? Need a new way to look at a problem?
'Ask Monique' is your chance to get personalized insights. Submit your questions about business, professional life, or personal development, and let's dive into the messy, beautiful, and ever-changing world together.
https://forms.gle/iGZv2bVnhBSXbnbc8