In episode 618, Megan chats to Nora Bourdeau about balancing a blog with other commitments, highlighting the significance of living one's "why" and the value of small, consistent actions to propel progress over time.

Nora Bourdeau started Balancing Bowls in 2022 as a way to record her recipes and share them with friends and family. Balancing Bowls is the product of a slightly chaotic life, a need to make and grow things, and a love of creative cooking. While the blog has a flexitarian approach to cooking, Nora loves to cook with beans and lentils so you will find lots of legume recipes and information on the blog. Living outside of Boston, Ma, with her husband and three kids, she is also a full-time high school art teacher.

In this episode, you’ll learn about creating routine that serves your ‘why’, recognizing daily wins, regardless of how small they are, and focusing on the process over perfection.

Key points discussed:

- Embrace mini momentum: Recognize that progress is made through small, consistent steps rather than giant leaps. This gradual growth can be seen in your analytics over time.

- Live your 'why': Identify your deeper motivations and purpose, and make sure your daily actions align with and bring that 'why' to life.

- Distinguish goals from milestones: Understand the difference between your ultimate goals and the smaller milestones you can achieve along the way.

- Celebrate small wins: Take time to acknowledge and appreciate even the smallest accomplishments, as they contribute to your overall progress.

- Prioritize progress over perfection: Focus on continuous improvement rather than striving for an unrealistic ideal. Perfection is fleeting, but progress is lasting.

- Leverage daily practices: Implement habits like journaling, gratitude, and tracking progress to amplify your mini momentum.

- Protect your sleep: Ensure you get adequate, quality sleep, as it is essential for your productivity, efficiency, and overall well-being.

- Embrace the option to quit: Recognize that you have the freedom to walk away from things that no longer serve you, which can be liberating.

Connect with Nora Bourdeau

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