124. It's Never Gonna Be Balanced: How to Embrace Flexibility When You're Ambitious

Life is a journey filled with countless possibilities and opportunities. And while it’s natural to dream big and aspire to achieve great things, it's equally important to maintain a realistic perspective. Placing unrealistic expectations on ourselves can lead to disappointment, stress, and a loss of motivation. In this week’s episode of Too Smart For This, Alexis explores the importance of setting attainable goals, embracing flexibility, and practicing self-compassion. By understanding and avoiding unrealistic expectations, you can cultivate a healthier mindset, find joy in the present moment, and pave the way for a more fulfilling, balanced life.Show Notes1:13 How to relinquish unrealistic standards1:59 Negative self-evaluation resulting from unrealistic goals3:19 Finding stability in the midst of chaos4:03 Making peace with imbalance4:53 Detaching from routines to relinquish pressure on yourself5:35 Importance of creating structures in which self-love thrives5:49 Developing new frameworks for thinking6:22 #1 Set a goal6:29 #2 Establish your priorities6:48 #3 Reframe what consistency means to you6:52 #4 Set personal policies (i.e. boundaries)7:11 The ultimate goal-setting process8:35 Prioritize! Prioritize! Prioritize! 11:41 Importance of writing out your priorities and categorizing them within the context(s) of your goals16:04 Reframing what consistency means to you17:31 How to stop the self-sabotage cycle18:53 Simple ways to check in with yourself19:35 Utilizing habit stackingToo Collective GiveawayToo Collective WebsiteToo Collective Affirmation TextsFollow Too Collective on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toocollective/?hl=enFollow Alexis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisbarber/?hl=enFollow Alexis on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexisbarber_?lang=enSubscribe to Alexis on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-YnRrflV9g6nLMWUkwDtAAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit toocollective.substack.com/subscribe