27: On Flexible Working, Morning Routines & Finding Balance When You're In Charge - Rebecca’s Story

Do you plan your day’s outfit the night before? Guided by the mantra of “setting yourself up for the day ahead”, Rebecca is resolute that incorporating time first thing in the morning to exercise her mind and body provides her with the foundation to live a balanced life. Eliminating the need to decide what to wear, and find said clothes and accessories, buys her time and headspace to fit this all in before her day begins in earnest. In this episode, Rebecca provides examples of a range of similar techniques and approaches that she’s adopted over the years to help foster a positive work-life balance, including: 📕 Writing a journal👓 Creating an annual vision board👯‍♂️ Seeking out mentors and coaches for support😌 Taking time to do the things that bring you joy🫶 Creating opportunities to make happy memories with loved ones Rebecca has always described herself as a person that likes “to be in charge”. This is a notion that we explore in depth throughout the episode, challenging the definition of what this actually means in practice and what it takes to let things go and trust others in order to find a balance. Working flexibly, is at the heart of Rebecca's work-life balance story. This has enabled her not only to have the family life that she desires, but to pursue her own interests as we. In this episode, we unpick the ways that flexible working impacts on a person’s sense of balance, and Rebecca talks me through her approach to making flexible working work, for employers, employees and the self-employed. To read more about my interview with Rebecca, go to www.a-fine-balance.comm/podcast.