Balancing effort and ease with life and leadership coach Stephanie MacKinnon

"Most Self Improved" hosts Bhavana Chilukuri and Erin Jensen chat with life and leadership coach Stephanie MacKinnon to explore the elusive balance between effort and ease. If you’ve ever struggled with knowing how hard to push yourself and when to rest, this conversation is a must-listen.In this episode:02:47 Stephanie's journey and insights: “It’s a constant cycle of learning and checking in."04:26 Defining effort and ease and why the word “should” is a red flag for Stephanie7:17 How to know if you’re burnt out: “Checking in with how we actually feel is actually quite radical.”10:53 Working beyond the belief that rest needs to be earned12:30 Redefining what success means to you15:46 The three questions to ask yourself instead of “What should I do right now?” to invite in ease17:30 Final thoughts and takeawaysMore:You can read Stephanie’s blog about effort and ease referenced in this episode here. For more information about Stephanie and her work, visit her website (where you can access her free reflection questions). You can also follow her on Instagram, where you’ll also find our show, @MostSelfImproved.