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Ever feel like you’re burning the candle at all eight wicks and wondering if your workouts are making you stronger or just flat-out more exhausted? You’re not alone. Today, I’m answering a question submitted by one of our amazing listeners, Nicole, regarding how to walk the fine line between pushing yourself to work out and truly listening to your body, especially when you’re a busy woman juggling family, business, and non-stop responsibilities.

In this episode, I’m breaking down my personal framework for navigating that fine line so you can stop guessing and start making choices that actually fit your life. I’ll walk you through my own approach to balance, how I genuinely assess which wellness habits deserve my energy right now, and how to shift your priorities when life is anything but predictable. I’ll show you exactly how to delegate, delete, and de-stress, without sacrificing your health goals. You’ll even learn how to spot which routines are serving you, and which ones you can let go—no guilt, just clarity.

If you’re craving the relief that comes with knowing you’re not dropping the ball and the confidence of a health routine that meets you where you really are, you’ll walk away with practical strategies and a big sigh of “I can actually do this.” Ready to figure out what truly moves the needle for your health, even on the busiest weeks? Listen now and see if it’s time to tighten up your routine, or, surprisingly, let go just a little.

If you have a question on your mind or a trend you want me to break down for you, I’d love for you to send it my way! I might feature it on the podcast and share my personal advice just for you. Ask me here. 

In this episode, you’ll learn if sleep outweighs exercise and how to find the balance that works for you:

• How to decide if you should push through with your workout routine or reassess your approach to your health goals
• Why rest and recovery are foundational for busy women, and the consequences of neglecting sleep
• My exact framework for identifying the “buckets” in your life and how to rebalance your energy across them
• The importance of delegating, deleting, and asking for help to manage overwhelm and avoid burnout
• Why your “gold standard” for health routines should shift with life seasons and how to release rigid expectations
• How to schedule workouts like appointments for greater consistency and sustainability, even with a busy schedule
• What to do when you’re stretched thin, plus my real-life example of dropping workouts for stress management in a high-demand week
• Practical tips to build micro-habits for rest, recovery, and overall well-being—no matter your current life phase

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Let’s Connect:

• Come hang with me on Instagram @mindinmymacros and at @wellonherwaypod for more simple & sustainable wellness tips.

Want more on this topic? Here’s your next listen:

• Episode 116: 7 Simple Habits for Health and Longevity That Actually Fit Into Busy Days
• Episode 117: Oxidative Stress Is Aging You Faster Than You Think
• Episode 118: How to Reverse Aging with This One Antioxidant

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