Cozy and Thriving19 Loka 2025

40. How to Find Peace When You’re Building Something Big

Ambition doesn’t have to come at the cost of your peace. In today’s episode, Mikayla gets personal about what it really looks like to build your dream life without burning out. From tunnel vision and creative overwhelm to learning how to slow down, rest, and refocus — this episode is your gentle reminder that peace isn’t the opposite of ambition, it’s the foundation for it.

If you’ve ever struggled with balancing your goals and your mental space, let’s chat.

In This Episode, We Chat About:

The trap of creative tunnel vision (and how to break out of it)
Learning to focus on one thing at a time to make real progress
How peace fuels creativity and prevents burnout
Mikayla’s three rituals that help her stay grounded and inspired
Boundaries that protect your peace (especially as a creator or business owner)

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00:00 - Start03:51 - Having Tunnel Vision and Hidden Hustle Culture In It06:30 - Niching ACTUALLY Helps...08:22 - Never Feel Guilty For Resting09:07 - Creative Rest is Necessary to Grow10:28 - Proof That Rest Makes You More Creative12:41 - Three Ways you Can Maintain Peace16:34 - Setting Boundaries to Keep The Peace21:30 - Podcast Wrap Up

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