How to Thrive in a Busy Work Life

When was the last time you took a relaxing break without interruptions? Entrepreneurs are always so busy that we often forget to take time for ourselves! Thriving in busy work life isn’t about being at peace all the time. It’s more about managing our energy and surrounding ourselves with the right people.

In today's episode of Wisdom Wednesday, Tessa Tovar and Rosie talk about why time management is more about energy management. Recognizing what activities give or take your energy makes it easier to plan your schedule and enter a flow state. Tessa and Rosie also share the Radically Loved Team’s behind-the-scenes and why finding and working with the right people is important. Additionally, Rosie shares four things to look for when hiring.

If you struggle with busyness and want to thrive at work, this episode is for you!

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn how you can have better time and energy management by first defining what gives or takes energy from you.
Understand that thriving at work also means working with the right people. Hiring people who inspire you and align with your vision is crucial.
Discover the importance of being solution-focused rather than problem-focused, and see how it works in the workplace.

Resources

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Episode Highlights

[04:59] The Reality of Life

People in the wellness industry often think life should be idyllic and resting should be a priority.
People are busy and may struggle to have time for themselves and self-care.

[06:46] Time and Energy Management

Time management is vital for anyone. It’s crucial for self-starters and entrepreneurs.
We all have the same amount of hours in a day. What’s different is how we choose to use energy every day. It is why we need to be mindful of our schedules and breaks.
Reflect on what activities give you energy and what sucks it out.
It doesn’t mean avoiding tasks since there are things we don’t like but need to get done.

[07:59] “Time is our most precious commodity. You have to know how to manage your time well or you will go insane, you won't last long as an entrepreneur.” - Click Here to Tweet This

[10:25] Things Work Differently for Everyone

Rosie shares that administrative tasks often feel mundane to others, but she finds them meditative.
She is detail-oriented and observed that her stress levels are balanced. Administrative tasks can help her get into a flow state.
If things are out of order, it could take her an hour to write a single email. It helps her become aware of what needs to be balanced so she can get back into a state of flow.
Everyone functions differently. You need to define for yourself what gives or takes away your energy.
It’s okay to make mistakes. Take the time to learn what’s sustainable for you. Incorporate mindfulness to help you stay intentional with your energy management.

[11:45] “Part of the beauty of getting to know oneself and when [our] work flow is most efficient…is to give ourselves the opportunity to make mistakes, to be able to learn what works for you, what doesn't” - Click Here to Tweet This

[12:29] Introducing the Radically Loved Team

The Radically Loved Team is still small.
It includes Rosie, Tessa, Kathy, the website, show notes, and workbooks handler, Casey and Janine, who handle the newsletters, and Risto, the show producer.
They also have two additional members, Charlotte and Christie, whenever they hold special events like the Radically Loved Summit.

[14:23] Attracting the Right People

Having the right people in your business means everyone’s strengths are highlighted, and they support each other.
While Rosie doesn’t have particular advice on curating the right people, she recommends going through people and learning your preferences.
You want to look for reliable people whose vision aligns with yours and spend their time for themselves efficiently or creatively.
She shares that she wants to find people who are better than her and inspire her to work smarter.

[14:33] “How to attract the right people for your business or your projects, to get the right people that you need — where everybody's superpower is highlighted and can be supported by everybody else's superpower.” - Click Here to Tweet This

[17:58] “but I'm saying [is] look for things that are a little bit more underneath the superficial layer like what are their values? What do they want to do? How can you work together? What is the relationship like? Are your values aligned?” - Click Here to Tweet This

[20:39] How the Radically Loved Team Changed

When Rosie first started Radically Loved, it was a small passion project. Back in the day, Tori used to help Rosie.

When the project grew and required more attention, Tori quit because he needed to focus on his full-time job.

Rosie shares that their personalities are not symbiotic for work. Letting him off the Radically Loved Team and hiring full-time staff helped save their relationship.

[25:12] Tessa’s Experience

Tessa shares having a fear of making mistakes to the point where it stops opportunities to work with people.
Remember, we’re all human, and we make mistakes.
What’s important is how we own up to mistakes and learn from them.

[29:28] When you make a mistake, how [do] each party respond — how do you show up and own it, what do you learn from it? So I think all those things are important when looking at how to have human moments with co-workers.” - Click Here to Tweet This

[30:55] The One Thing to Look For

In addition to her previous recommendations, Rosie suggests looking for people who know how to handle a bad situation.
It’s better to be more solution-focused than problem-focused. Being problem-focused means focusing on the issue and why things went wrong.
Even if things go wrong, stay calm and treat people with respect.

About Tessa

Tessa Tovar is a health coach from the International Institute of Nutrition (IIN). She specializes in bio-individuality, which focuses on an individual’s specific needs to reach optimal whole-body health. She is also a well-practiced Yogi, with 500 hours of accredited teaching certifications on Vinyasa, Nidra, Restorative, Reiki Level I&II, Pranayama, and guided meditation.

Tessa is also the founder of the Outside the Studio podcast and has her own YouTube Channel where she hosts and shares all her insights and learnings. In her newsletter, Nutrition for Seasons, she shares yoga tips, and healthy recipes, among others. She is also a published writer and has authored The Dark Moon: A Book of Poetry for Savasana.

If you want to connect with Tessa, visit her website. You can also go to the Verywell Fit website to know more.