Gay Men Going Deeper16 Nov 2023

Work-Life Balance

In this episode of Gay Men Going Deeper, we tackle a topic that's become increasingly important in our fast-paced, interconnected world: work-life balance.

Throughout this episode, we explore the causes of the work-life balance struggle, including societal expectations and the constant connectivity enabled by technology. We’ll also share stories and practical advice on how we set boundaries, prioritize self-care, and reclaim our precious personal time as entrepreneurs. The questions we’ll be exploring today are:

1. How have you experienced burnout in your life? What unhealthy habits of yours contributed to this burnout?

2. What does balance mean to you?

3. What boundaries do you put in place to ensure work-life balance?

Join us as we embark on a journey toward a more enjoyable life where your work and personal life can co-exist in harmony.

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Chapters

(00:00:02) - Gay Men Going Deeper: Work Life Balance
(00:02:09) - What is Work Life Balance?
(00:06:38) - How to Get Out of Burnout
(00:13:13) - March's Purpose
(00:13:36) - Don't Take Too Much Time Off Work
(00:18:05) - Burnout and the Power of Compassion
(00:24:15) - How to Get Through a Burnout
(00:26:35) - What Does Balance Mean To You?
(00:32:27) - Pete and Jay on The Future of Ideas
(00:33:01) - How Much Work Should You Do?
(00:36:30) - Geminis Talk About Work-Life Balance
(00:39:32) - Seeking Balance in Your Life
(00:42:47) - What boundaries do you put in place to ensure a work life balance
(00:46:49) - Self-Care Coach Reno on Burnout
(00:49:30) - How I Keep My Phone Off My Face
(00:54:44) - I'm Done Being Wanted by People
(01:00:10) - Self-Care on The Elevator
(01:03:57) - Gaiman Going Deeper: 161

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