Episode Details

Is it true there are industries where balance is just impossible? To answer this question, I interviewed, Olivia Vizachero, founder of The Less Stressed Lawyer. She and I dive straight into talking about the challenges of creating balance in an industry that rewards overworking. We speak about what it takes to create balance, specific decisions that need to be made along the way, mindsets that open up the possibility of balance and the nitty gritty of creating boundaries.

Topics in this episode:

• Can you create balance as a lawyer?
• The trade off of money for time, what to do about it?
• What gets in the way of creating boundaries in overworking cultures?
• The importance of deciding ahead of time when you plan to work and not work
• Rest as a productivity tool
• An equation for creating boundaries
• Dealing with discomfort when you try to stick to boundaries

Show Notes & References:

• Learn more about Olivia and The Less Stressed Lawyer at: http://thelessstressedlawyer.com , https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliviavizachero/, https://www.instagram.com/thelessstressedlawyer/
• Want to learn how to create a balanced life regardless of your industry’s culture? Schedule a time to chat and I will walk you through the process: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/book
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