57: On Defining Success, Learning From Adversity & Regaining Balance by Asking Two Key Questions

In this episode, featuring Erika Coleman, Erika shares insights from her mentor and personal experiences, highlighting the transformative power of adversity. The conversation delves into the importance of seeking balance in relationships, setting boundaries, experiencing burnout, managing panic attacks, and the role of religion, community, and well-being in achieving balance.Key takeaways include:Valuing quality over quantity in relationships and recognizing the need for balance in various aspects of life;The exploration of work-life balance through the A Fine Balance 'Three Pillars of Balance' model;The impact of overachievement and burnout, grief and mental well-being;The role of sleep in balance;Confronting mortality and balance, and setting priorities and intention.The valuable lessons learned from difficult circumstances and the importance of self-reflection and self-compassion.Episodes Referenced:10: On Finding Balance in Grief, Being a High-Achiever & Overcoming Imposter Syndrome-Katie's Storyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/10-on-finding-balance-in-grief-being-a-high/id1570430336?i=100060267404234: Work, Life, Balance Self-Assessment: a Tool for Reflecting on Your Personal Pursuit of Balance https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/34-work-life-balance-self-assessment-a-tool-for/id1570430336?i=100067839944147: On Legacy, Purpose, and Finding Work-Life Balance When You're Working as a Politician and Elected Official https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/47-on-legacy-purpose-and-finding-work-life-balance/id1570430336?i=100070848688548: The Pursuit of Balance When You're Grieving - Work, Life, Balance Lesson #13 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/48-the-pursuit-of-balance-when-youre-grieving-work/id1570430336?i=1000710242124Chapters00:00 Exploring Work-Life Balance07:14 Grief and Mental Well-being14:32 Confronting Mortality and Balance24:21 Setting Priorities and Intention54:39 Seeking Balance in Relationships01:04:15 Managing Panic Attacks and Techniques for Coping01:10:21 Religion, Community, and Well-Being