Why We Stopped Believing in Work-Life Balance, On Purpose
Inspire + Move

Why We Stopped Believing in Work-Life Balance, On Purpose

B1IntermediateOctober 6, 202621 min
  • Business & money

Is work-life balance really achievable, or is it a myth we've all been sold? In this episode, Matt and I get into why we've stopped chasing balance altogether and started embracing what we call “work-life harmony” instead. We talk about the seasons of running a business, choosing your stress instead of resenting it, and why giving yourself permission to define your own "enough" might be the most important mindset shift you can make as an entrepreneur. We also share a few of our own behind-the-scenes moments (including one particularly memorable soap dispenser repair at Benchmark), why recognizing your...

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Welcome to Inspire and Move, the show that inspires you to create, connect and grow. I'm going to bring you meaningful conversations, aha moments and all the motivation you need to up level every part of your life. I'm Ali Arruda, founder of Inspire and Move and your personal hype girl.

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I've gone from fashion school to celebrity stylist to corporate marketing to brick and mortar entrepreneurship with my husband, each time learning incredible lessons, how to pivot, reimagine and implement the steps to become successful. I'm passionate about inspiring others to live their best life.

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A life of joy. We have the power to design a life that we love, because life is too short not to. The best part is that you weren't meant to do this alone. If you feel like you were meant for more, let me write shotgun with you and together,

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