The Myth of Balance: Let’s Talk Seasons

The wellness world loves to sell balance like it’s a shiny product: perfectly portioned meals, colour coded planners, a tidy house and somehow still energy for a girls’ night out. Most days, that version of balance feels more like spinning plates while the dog’s barking, the inbox is overflowing and dinner’s still a mystery.

In Episode 008 of The GA Wellness Podcast we get real about why balance doesn’t work the way we’re told it should. Balance isn’t about dividing everything evenly every day, it’s about tuning into your body, noticing the season you’re in and letting your expectations flex with the pace your nervous system can actually hold.

I share the four core seasons: Survival, Rest, Growth and Transition/Chaos and how your energy shifts through them.

📋 What we covered:

• Why the word balance makes so many of us roll our eyes.
• A quick nod back to E007 (habits & neuroplasticity) and how seasons play into habit formation.
• The glossy Pinterest version of balance vs. the messy, beautiful reality of daily life.
• Mum guilt unpacked: social comparison, highlight reels and inherited “good mother” expectations.
• The four core seasons explained with real-life examples: Survival, Rest, Growth and Transition/Chaos:.
• Why mismatch matters: holding yourself to Growth standards during Survival creates burnout.
• HNSF in action: how hydration, nutrition, self-care and fitness flex with each season.
• A gentle nudge: pause, name your season and pick one tiny, season matched step.

🌟 Key takeaways:

• Balance says “do it all”; seasons say “do what’s possible right now.”
• Guilt often comes from outdated standards or someone else’s highlight reel.
• You’re not inconsistent, you’re cyclical and that’s your strength.
• The HNSF pillars flex with you and no one-size-fits-all required.
• One small step that matches your season is worth more than a perfect plan.

🧰 Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Free Journal Prompt & Reflection: ✨Your Weekly Cuppa & Check-In #08☕https://gawellness.myflodesk.com/seasons
• Your personal companion to noticing, rewiring and celebrating small wins: Brain Rewire Habit Tracker https://gawellness.myflodesk.com/brain-rewire-tracker
• 1:1 Support Nervous System Reset: Book a curiosity chat https://calendly.com/garharidis/1-1-nervous-system-support-with-georgia
• Join the Facebook Community: The Balanced Bella Community 🌿https://www.facebook.com/groups/1465025104488400/
• Subscribe for Podcast Emails: Join the “Cuppa & Check-In” List https://gawellness.myflodesk.com/lbuqngff28
• Check out the show notes: Podcast.co https://pod.co/the-ga-wellness-podcast-with-georgia-ann
• Follow on Instagram: @gawellness https://www.instagram.com/gawellness/

✍️ Cuppa & Check-In

This week’s gentle prompts:

→ What season am I truly in today: Survival, Rest, Growth or Transition/Chaos?

→ Where am I holding myself to standards from a different season?

→ What’s one tiny HNSF action that matches this season and would make tomorrow feel 1% lighter?

📥 Download the free journal prompt and enjoy with your next cup of tea: https://gawellness.myflodesk.com/seasons

📱 Let’s Connect:

• Instagram:  @gawellness https://www.instagram.com/gawellness/
• Facebook Group: The Balanced Bella Community 🌿 Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1465025104488400/
• Website: Coming soon!

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