I asked a room full of 45 business owners, freelancers, and digital nomads if they had a healthy work-life balance – and not one of them raised their hand.
That moment really stuck with me. It reminded me just how easy it is to fall into the hustle culture trap, even when we’ve built businesses designed to give us more freedom.
In this episode, I share my personal story of burnout – four times over – and the mindset shifts I had to make to truly understand what balance means. Spoiler: It’s not about doing more, it’s about doing things differently.
I’ll walk you through how I moved from living in constant hustle (even while living in Bali!) to creating a more sustainable, freedom-focused business.
Here’s what I cover:
- Why your to-do list will never be finished – and why that’s okay
- How hustle culture leads to burnout and what “balance” actually looks like
- Understanding yin and yang energy and how to apply it to your day-to-day
- The truth about building yourself another job vs building a business
- My top practical tips to create more space in your day without losing momentum
- How to tune into your body when it’s telling you it’s time to slow down
- Why setting boundaries, working smarter, and listening to yourself is non-negotiable
If you’ve ever felt like your version of success was costing you your sanity or health, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down what work-life balance really looks like for entrepreneurs – and how you can start building it today. Whether you’re in a 9-5 or already running your own business, these mindset shifts can help you step into the life you actually want.
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About The Remote CEO Podcast:
This podcast is for freedom-seeking online entrepreneurs, offering practical, actionable advice to help you step up into your new role as CEO by building an online business that works for you – not one you work for.
Hosted by Sophie Biggerstaff, an online business mentor, e-commerce founder, mental health advocate, and full-time digital nomad. 🙋♀️
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