The pursuit of "work-life balance" is a fool's errand. This unrealistic standard sets us up for constant disappointment and guilt. Instead, high-achieving entrepreneur and award-winning speaker Henna Pryor advocates for "work-life harmony."
In this candid conversation, Henna shares vulnerable and relatable stories about the daily challenge of recalibrating priorities as a busy mom, wife, and entrepreneur.
Discover:
- Why "work-life balance" should be banished from our vocabulary
- A more empowering metaphor - the tightrope walker's "balancing pole"
- How technology and phones numb us to avoid social awkwardness
- Why you'll be remembered for who you were, not just achievements
- The importance of presence and intentionality with family
- Recalibrating work and home harmony every day
This honest dialogue will help you release unrealistic expectations and create a more easeful flow between your personal and professional worlds. Turn up the volume on what matters most.
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Quotable moments:
"Work life balance is utter BS. It sets us up for a standard that is unreachable." - Henna Pryor
"When you watch a tightrope walker, their balancing pole is constantly shifting left and right, making constant adjustments to stay balanced." - Henna Pryor
"At your funeral, people won't remember your achievements. They'll remember the person you were as you were achieving." - Henna Pryor
"It is daily work to recalibrate and be present." - Henna Pryor
ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:
The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.
On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.
Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.
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