Work/Life Balance. What does that look like?

Great topic, Richard. Jobber ran a session earlier this year with some advice for business owners to avoid burnout.

One thing the presenters shared that really stuck with me was their “plug the leaks” / “check the boat for holes” method. It’s essentially a quick daily burnout prevention scan, and it’s super practical because it doesn’t require a significant routine overhaul.

They broke it down like this:

• Tired: protect your sleep (they mentioned even one bad night can make you way more reactive to stress)
• Hungry: eat real food and watch the caffeine/alcohol/junk (because “hanger” is a legit stress signal)
• Exercising: move your body to help rebalance stress hormones
• Breathing: slow your breathing to shift out of that wired/stressed state
• Outside: get outside—green space and fresh air help more than we think
• People: spend time with energy-givers (and avoid isolating)
• Thinking: support your mindset with gratitude, meditation, coaching/therapy if needed

Their best advice was: when you notice yourself snapping, shutting down, or going into numbing mode, don’t overthink it—just ask: “Where’s the hole today?” Then take one micro-action (quick walk, drink water, eat something decent, 5 minutes of breathing, text a friend).

Here's a link to the full session because it’s worth a watch for anyone struggling here.