DiscoverUnfuck Your Life by Laura HerdeEP 135: The intensity paradox: Why “balance” is keeping you stuck, and what to strive for instead
EP 135: The intensity paradox: Why “balance” is keeping you stuck, and what to strive for instead

EP 135: The intensity paradox: Why “balance” is keeping you stuck, and what to strive for instead

Update: 2025-09-30
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Today, I want to talk about something that might trigger some of you — and that’s a good thing! We’ve all been sold this dream of ‘work-life balance’, right? The idea that if we just figure out a schedule, if we just time-block our days right, we’ll be happy and fulfilled. But here’s the truth: Nobody actually wants a work-life balance. 

In this solo ep, we’re diving deep into the myth of ‘balance’, thoughts that have been on my mind lately, balance vs contrast and what you should be striving for, why intensity works best for our minds, why the real danger isn’t burnout + what it really is, and so much more!

So babe, grab your cacao or matcha and a journal, because you’re going to want to do some serious reflections after this!


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In this episode, I dive into: 

00:55 - Intro to the episode - why striving for balance might be keeping you stuck

03:15 - Honest thoughts that have been on my mind lately

19:05 - The myth of ‘balance’

23:15 - A personal story that gave me some huge insights

25:30 - Balance vs contrast and what you should be striving for 

28:25 - Why intensity works best for our minds

33:20 - A guided exercise 


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Episode 120 - LIFE RESET SERIES PT 3 - How to 'do it all', without burning out | my step-by-step process



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EP 135: The intensity paradox: Why “balance” is keeping you stuck, and what to strive for instead

EP 135: The intensity paradox: Why “balance” is keeping you stuck, and what to strive for instead

Laura Herde | Master Mindset Coach