We’ve all been sold the idea that finding balance is the key to fixing our busy lives. I’m here to tell you – balance, as it’s usually defined, is total bullshit. Life isn’t a perfectly organized pie chart where every slice gets equal time. Instead, balance is an internal state, not an external juggling act.
Think about it: how often do we try to “manage” our time better, only to feel more overwhelmed? After all, the pandemic taught us more about interruptions than we ever wanted to know. But it also gave us a gift – a chance to refocus. For many, it created space for self, family, and relationships, putting what really matters ahead of the busyness.
Here’s the truth: balance isn’t a magic trick to manage life better. It’s about alignment. It’s finding a way to connect your internal values with your external actions. And it’s absolutely worth striving for, even if it looks nothing like what the glossy magazines tell us. So, let’s stop chasing balance and start seeking alignment. That’s where the real magic happens.