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EPISODE · Aug 13, 2025 · 23 MIN

S1 EP26 You Can't Have or Do It All at the Same Time

from The Adults' Table · host Fernanda Rodrigues

You can’t have it all at the same time, but you can have what matters. In this episode, I’m breaking down the myth that happiness means having every area of your life at its peak all at once – and replacing it with something more realistic: focus on what you truly value. But first, you have to know what that is… and be willing to accept the consequences of choosing it.What we’ll talk about:Coming to terms with the fact that time and energy are limited resourcesHow to figure out what your true priorities areOwning your priorities, and the consequences of choosing themAligning your actions with what actually mattersRe-thinking what you say yes (and no) toMaximizing your time so you can do more of what mattersSocials:http://instagra.com/theadultstableshowhttps://tiktok.com/@theadultstableshowMerch:https://theadultstableshow.printful.me/Newsletter:https://thefernandarodrigues.substack.com/

You can’t have it all at the same time, but you can have what matters. In this episode, I’m breaking down the myth that happiness means having every area of your life at its peak all at once – and replacing it with something more realistic: focus on what you truly value. But first, you have to know what that is… and be willing to accept the consequences of choosing it.What we’ll talk about:Coming to terms with the fact that time and energy are limited resourcesHow to figure out what your true priorities areOwning your priorities, and the consequences of choosing themAligning your actions with what actually mattersRe-thinking what you say yes (and no) toMaximizing your time so you can do more of what mattersSocials:http://instagra.com/theadultstableshowhttps://tiktok.com/@theadultstableshowMerch:https://theadultstableshow.printful.me/Newsletter:https://thefernandarodrigues.substack.com/

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