Why Work-Life Balance Is a Myth (and What Actually Creates Balance) with Diane Rolston (DW355)

About this episode

Diane Rolston discusses why work-life balance is a myth and introduces a new framework for achieving true balance in life.

Are you constantly chasing work-life balance and feeling like you're failing no matter how hard you try? Then you need to hear this truth: work-life balance is a myth, and you've been measuring it all wrong. Listen to this episode as our host, Diane Rolston, reveals why the traditional two-category approach sets you up for failure and introduces you to a powerful framework that will transform how you view balance in your life forever. Listen to learn these key takeaways: Why the traditional work versus life balance model is fundamentally flawed How work is actually just one of ten areas of life, not half of your existence The critical difference between measuring your life according to success (the checklist approach) versus measuring it according to satisfaction (how you actually feel) The Wheel of Life professional coaching tool that Diane uses with clients every quarter to identify which areas are being neglected The areas of life that need your attention How life moves in seasons and why your priorities naturally shift during different phases Why the first areas to suffer when you're busy are typically fun/recreation and health, and how this impacts your overall satisfaction…

People in this episode

Hosts: Diane Rolston, Diane

Topics covered

• work-life balance
• personal development
• coaching
• life satisfaction

Keywords

• myth
• framework
• Wheel of Life
• success
• satisfaction

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Wheel of Life

Books & works: DW355, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Dynamic You

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