Elegant Balance

By Kaylee Hackney

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What's Elegant Balance about?

An Elegant Balance is a work-life balance beautiful in it’s simplicity and effectiveness. Passionate about finding elegance in the midst of the craziness, Kaylee Hackney PhD, shares the science behind work-life balance, practical tips, and plenty of love and encouragement to enable listeners to define and pursue their own elegant balance.

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Elegant Balance episodes:

01.10.2024
Elevate Your Year: The Impact of Choosing a Word for 2024
In this episode, I’m chatting with my guest, Ruthie Sterrett from the Consistency Corner about the power of choosing a word of the year. If you’re ready to live intentionally in 2024, you won’t want to miss it!
12.26.2023
An Insider’s View: Exploring the Elegant Balance Academy with Dr. Stephanie Kunst
In this episode, I’m visiting with my friend, Dr. Stephanie Kunst. She is sharing her experiences as an Elegant Balance Academy student with you! We discuss the challenges she faced and the way the Elegant Balance Academy helped her create...
12.01.2023
Holiday Magic: It’s Simpler Than You Think
As a follow up to episode 75, I am following my own advice to be intentional about the holiday season and sharing my experiences with you. I hope that it inspires you and liberates you from the pressure to do...
11.10.2023
An Intentional Holiday
During the holiday season, we are bombarded with demands on our time, energy, and money. If we're not careful, a time that should be filled with joy quickly becomes overwhelming. In this episode I share some strategies for being intentional...
09.26.2023
Mastering the Lunchbox
Packing lunches is a struggle for many working moms - it can suck up so much time and energy (valuable resources that we could be using elsewhere). In this episode, I'm sharing my tips & tricks to simplify this process.
08.28.2023
Simplifying the Back-to-School Transition
Back-to-school season is here! In this episode, I'm sharing some of my top tips to make the transition from summer break to school days as smooth as possible.
08.07.2023
Quality Over Quantity
We've all heard the saying "quality over quantity". In this episode, I'm sharing how applying this concept to seven areas of our lives can help us along our journey towards better work-life balance.
06.30.2023
25 Simple Activities for an Intentional Summer
Summer "break" isn't always a break for working moms. In this episode, I'm sharing 25 simple activities to help you slow down, elevate your summer, and create lasting memories.
06.14.2023
Elegant Balance Academy: Q & A
In this episode, I'm answering all your questions about my new online course, the Elegant Balance Academy!
06.02.2023
How to Have More Time, Energy, & Money
In this episode I share 9 different ways to elevate your time, energy, and money - essential resources when it comes to creating work-life balance!
05.19.2023
What is an Elegantly Balanced Life?
In this episode I discuss a few misconceptions around work-life balance, define an elegant balance, and then walk, step-by-step through the Elegant Balance Workbook - a resource I created so that you could get started creating your own elegantly balanced...
05.05.2023
Work-Life Balance: It’s a Journey, Not a Destination
How do you know when you have achieved work-life balance? In this episode, I discuss the reason that we should look at work-life balance as a journey, not a destination, and share some key moments and lessons learned from my...
04.14.2023
6 Tips for a Beautifully Organized Closet
In this episode I share 6 tips to achieve that "Pinterest-perfect" closet, one that you enjoy opening each morning.
03.27.2023
Spring Cleaning Your Daily Routines
Spring cleaning is not just for your home! In this episode, I discuss three daily routines - morning, work, and evening - and pose some reflection questions that will help us clean-up our routines so that they can be more...
03.10.2023
Set Yourself Up for Success: 5 Things to do on Sunday for a Better Week
In this episode I'm sharing the 5 activities that my family and I do each Sunday to ensure that we are ready to tackle the week ahead.
02.24.2023
How to Look Professional & Polished at Work
In this episode, I discuss simple ways to look more professional and polished at work. The way you dress can have a significant impact on how you show up in the various roles you play. If you're looking to appear...
01.27.2023
Designing Your Dream Job: The Art of Job Crafting
In this episode we explore the concept of "job crafting", a process of reshaping your job to fit your strengths, interests, and values. I explain how it can help create a better work-life balance and provide some practical ways to...
01.13.2023
The Cozy Art of Hygge: How to Incorporate Danish Secrets to Happy Living in Your Everyday Life
Learn more about the Danish concept of hygge (i.e., feeling cozy and content) and how incorporating it into your daily life can help you live intentionally and create a better work-life balance.
12.30.2022
3 Steps to a Better Work-Life Balance
Is a better work-life balance one of your goals for 2023? In this episode, I share three simple steps you can take to create a work-life balance you love.
12.16.2022
How to Make Your Dreams Come True
This time of year is when many people set out their New Year’s resolutions. However, the vast majority of these fail in the first few months of the year. Today I'm sharing some simple steps you can take to make...
12.02.2022
Things I’m Letting Go This Holiday Season
The holiday season is in full swing and if you’re like most women, you greet the holiday season with a mixture of excitement and anxiety. In this episode, I’m sharing 9 things I plan to let go of this Christmas...
11.04.2022
Why You Should Be Celebrating More Often
Have you ever achieve a goal only to immediately move on to the next one? In this episode, I share why there is value in taking time to celebrate.
10.21.2022
Simple Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy Autumn
Autumn can be a busy season. If we’re not careful, we can completely skip over fall in all our busyness. However, autumn is such a beautiful season in and of itself; worthy of slowing down and savoring the experiences that...
10.07.2022
Invisible Grief: Miscarriage in the Workplace
This episode is a "Research Spotlight" episode discussing my recent book chapter "Invisible Grief: An Examination of Miscarriage in the Workplace." I discuss pregnancy loss, the grieving and healing process women walk through, the workplace factors that make things worse...
09.23.2022
How to Tackle a Busy Season at Work
Despite our best efforts, life gets busy. In this episode, I share how I'm handling an especially busy season at work.
09.09.2022
Work in Style from Anywhere
More and more of us are working remotely. In this episode, I share the essential items you need in your bag to confidently work in style anywhere.
08.25.2022
5 Unusual Ways I Create Work-Life Balance
Work-life balance is really about resource allocation. What's worthy of your time and what's not? In this episode, I share 5 somewhat unusual ways that I create a better work-life balance for myself.
08.12.2022
Elegant Style on a Budget: A Guide to Thrift Shopping
We all want to save money and look great! In this episode, I share 10 tips to help you get the most out of your thrift store shopping.
07.28.2022
Back to School: Tips & Tricks (REPOST)
Summer is coming to a close and many of us are sending (or have already sent) our kids back to school. During this transition, it's easy to feel overwhelmed with all the new demands coming your way. In this episode,...
07.14.2022
How I Packed for a Month-Long Trip in a Carry-On
In this episode, I share my strategy for packing light despite the length of your trip.
07.01.2022
20 Ideas to add Luxury to Your Daily Life
Life is made up of small moments, why not elevate each of them? In this episode, I share 20 simple and inexpensive ideas to add some luxury to your daily life.
06.16.2022
6 Ways Your Organization Contributes to Your Work-Life Balance
When it comes to work-life balance, your organization can play an important role in supporting you.
06.02.2022
A Busy Mom’s Guide to Surviving Summer (RE-POST)
Summer break is upon us! In this episode, Kaylee shares three tips for ensuring that your summer is productive, peaceful, and memorable.
05.19.2022
6 Tips for Smooth Transitions Between Work & Home
With the increase in remote work, transitioning between work and home has become more and more challenging. In this episode, I share 6 tips for transitioning smoothly from one role to another.
04.28.2022
12 Simple Ways to Embrace Spring
In this episode, I share a list of 12 simple ways I have been (and plan to continue) embracing the spring season.
04.12.2022
A Springtime State of Mind
Spring is here and can teach us a lot about how to approach work-life balance. Tune in to hear four lessons we can learn from the spring season.
03.29.2022
Dressing the Part
Playing dress up is not just for little girls. In this episode, I talk about how we can harness the power of clothes to help us become the women we want to be.
03.11.2022
How to Manage Your Time
Time. We all have the same amount of it – 168 hours each week to be exact – and yet so often we feel like we don’t have enough. In this episode I discuss how and why we should manage...
02.25.2022
Myths about Work-Life Balance
Work-life balance get a bad reputation, but it's mostly due to being misunderstood. In this episode, I discuss 4 myths about work-life balance and then present the actual definition.
02.11.2022
How to add Romance to Your Life
Self-care is necessary to maintain our well-being, but self-romance is what adds that extra excitement, adventure, and beauty to life. Listen to learn just how simple it is to incorporate self-romance into your daily routine.
01.28.2022
Pregnancy Discrimination & Health
In this research spotlight episode, I share about my recent research on pregnancy discrimination, stress, and mother and baby health.
01.14.2022
How to Set & Achieve Your Goals this Year
Goals (at least good ones) have some very specific qualities to them and if done right, goal setting can be a great way to make extraordinary changes in your life. In this episode, I break down SMART goals and share...
01.01.2022
Setting Intentions for 2022
I’ve also had my fair share of failed New Year’s resolutions. In this episode, I wanted to share a practice that I've found to be much more achievable and even more impactful than choosing a single goal for the...
12.23.2021
Q&A with Kaylee
In this episode, I answer your questions about work-life balance, simplified living, and even share some things about me.
12.17.2021
How to Use (and Enjoy) Your Vacation Days without the Stress
Vacations are important to rest and recover from work and yet many of us to do not take them. In this episode I discuss why employees don't use their vacation time, why we should, and provide some simple ways to...
12.08.2021
Secrets to a Simple Holiday
It’s so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, only to find ourselves overwhelmed and exhausted by Christmas day. In this episode, I share a few secrets to enjoying a simpler holiday this...
11.29.2021
Beauty & Style, Simpified
Simplifying our beauty and style routines can free up time, energy, and money to be spent on more important things; ultimately helping us achieve a better work-life balance. In this episode, Kaylee shares some of her personal ideas around simplifying...
11.22.2021
Practicing Gratitude (RE-POST)
In this episode, Kaylee discusses the benefits of practicing gratitude outside of the Thanksgiving holiday. She discusses work-family and positive psychology research that supports the notion of practicing gratitude. She also offers some practical insights to help make this a...
11.15.2021
How to Simplify Your Schedule
Just like our homes, our schedules can get cluttered. A simplified schedule is an important key to achieving work-life balance. In this episode, Kaylee walks us through simplifying our schedules.
11.08.2021
Simple Living at Home
Your home is the place that simple living takes place - the foundation of a simple, elegant life. In this episode, I discuss the benefits of a decluttered home and provide tips on getting rid of stuff so you can...

What's Elegant Balance about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Elegant Balance episodes:

Elevate Your Year: The Impact of Choosing a Word for 2024

An Insider’s View: Exploring the Elegant Balance Academy with Dr. Stephanie Kunst

Holiday Magic: It’s Simpler Than You Think

An Intentional Holiday

Mastering the Lunchbox

Simplifying the Back-to-School Transition

Quality Over Quantity

25 Simple Activities for an Intentional Summer

Elegant Balance Academy: Q & A

How to Have More Time, Energy, & Money

What is an Elegantly Balanced Life?

Work-Life Balance: It’s a Journey, Not a Destination

6 Tips for a Beautifully Organized Closet

Spring Cleaning Your Daily Routines

Set Yourself Up for Success: 5 Things to do on Sunday for a Better Week

How to Look Professional & Polished at Work

Designing Your Dream Job: The Art of Job Crafting

The Cozy Art of Hygge: How to Incorporate Danish Secrets to Happy Living in Your Everyday Life

3 Steps to a Better Work-Life Balance

How to Make Your Dreams Come True

Things I’m Letting Go This Holiday Season

Why You Should Be Celebrating More Often

Simple Ways to Slow Down and Enjoy Autumn

Invisible Grief: Miscarriage in the Workplace

How to Tackle a Busy Season at Work

Work in Style from Anywhere

5 Unusual Ways I Create Work-Life Balance

Elegant Style on a Budget: A Guide to Thrift Shopping

Back to School: Tips & Tricks (REPOST)

How I Packed for a Month-Long Trip in a Carry-On

20 Ideas to add Luxury to Your Daily Life

6 Ways Your Organization Contributes to Your Work-Life Balance

A Busy Mom’s Guide to Surviving Summer (RE-POST)

6 Tips for Smooth Transitions Between Work & Home

12 Simple Ways to Embrace Spring

A Springtime State of Mind

Dressing the Part

How to Manage Your Time

Myths about Work-Life Balance

How to add Romance to Your Life

Pregnancy Discrimination & Health

How to Set & Achieve Your Goals this Year

Setting Intentions for 2022

Q&A with Kaylee

How to Use (and Enjoy) Your Vacation Days without the Stress

Secrets to a Simple Holiday

Beauty & Style, Simpified

Practicing Gratitude (RE-POST)

How to Simplify Your Schedule

Simple Living at Home