078 I've loved working on this podcast for 78 episodes and close to two years.  I am so grateful for all of my guests and my listeners.  I sincerely hope that you've found the podcast a supportive part of staying healthy, happy, and sane while running your business. 

UPDATE:  When I recorded this episode, in early 2021, I wasn't sure what I wanted. I LOVED podcasting. I knew I needed a break, but wasn't sure if it was forever. 

This project feels complete now. I'm so grateful for everyone who listened, supported, left a review, was a guest or had anything to do with this podcast.

Thank you!

Wishing you a healthy, happy, and mostly sane life!

-Ellen

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077  Solopreneurs work hard.  Very hard.  And it can be easy to get burntout because we love what we do so much.  We push ourselves.  And it can lead to exhaustion, overwhelm, and even starting to resent the business you worked so hard to grow. 

Today's guest, Christmas Hutchinson, has some amazing advice about how to recognize burnout and, through her own story, helps us to take steps to prevent it.  Christmas is a high-energy management consultant, executive coach, and author of The Resilient Mind – a field guide to a healthier way of life. She is passionate about helping high achievers overcome imposter syndrome to confidently achieve a fulfilling career as a means to find balance in all areas of their lives. 

In this episode you will learn:

1. What burnout is (and what it means for you)
2. How to listen when the universe is telling you that something needs to change
3.  Ways to prevent burnout as an entrepreneur

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076  The life balance wheel is an awesome tool that allows me to check in on how balanced I am in my work-life, but also in ALL aspects of my life.  I come back to it 2-3 times each year just to check in on how I'm doing - am I still working towards what I want for my life??  Because episode #6 was soooooo juicy, I rebooted it this week just for you....

There are lots of tools and exercises to help you evaluate where you are right now in your life - health, career, etc... so that you can find more balance with your life as an entrepreneur. Using these tools you can get a meta view of your life - notice successes, see areas you want to focus on, and get starting point to compare to later as you grow and change.  As entrepreneurs, it can be so easy to just focus on your career.  But I know you value your family, your friends, and having fun too!  How do you juggle all of these things in a way that makes sense to you and focuses on what you want and value and need?

What you learn in this episode:

1. Why figuring out what’s going on with you right now is worth your time
2. About a tool called the Life Balance Wheel
3. How it can help you get a snapshot of your life right now
4. How to prioritize your health and wellness goals based on where you are now
5. Ideas about how to be realistic about balancing career and everything else

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