Learning, Creating, and Balancing It All
A Reflection on the Art of Doing It All—Imperfectly
There’s something so satisfying about learning new things—unlocking tools, discovering workflows, and finding solutions. It feels productive, like forward motion. But lately, I’ve realized how often it distracts me from what I truly love: creating.
I should be (and I want to be) writing my book, developing my online course, or finishing one of my guides—the projects I hope will deeply impact and bring value to others, and that will eventually help sustain me financially. But instead, my thoughts keep drifting to social media, marketing, and promotion. How do I rebuild my following after such a long break, with my account practically invisible to the algorithm? And how do I effectively share and sell the things I’m creating?
The answer seems clear: I need to create content. Which means I need workflows to manage that content, automations to deliver free guides, and funnels to sell my products (once I finally finish creating them, that is).
The Ever-Evolving Dance of Productivity
This cycle often leads me into long conversations with my digital personal assistant, exploring tools and systems that promise to streamline everything. The options are incredible—but each comes with a steep learning curve. It feels urgent, like I need to figure it all out right now.
Then, finally, I take a deep breath and just start to write. I let myself settle into the creative process—breathing, relaxing, and pouring my thoughts into something tangible. In those moments, I feel grounded, inspired, and fulfilled. Words flow beautifully, ideas take shape… and then… the question sneaks back in:
"How will I get this in front of people?"
It’s such a delicate balancing act—creating, marketing, learning—while also being a stay-at-home mom, wife, and teacher to my kids. Some days, it feels like I’m dancing to a mix of soft jazz, frenetic bluegrass, and wild drumbeats—a cacophony of rhythms pulling me in every direction. Honestly, I just wish I had more hours in the day (because northern hemisphere winter days are way too short!).
The dance between productivity and presence is ongoing, but I’m learning to trust the rhythm. One step at a time.
What’s the Best Way to Balance It All?
I won’t pretend I have it figured out. I’m far from perfect, but I’m trying.
So far, what’s helped most is having a loose, flexible schedule with time blocks.
I time block for the kids’ homeschool subjects, my personal time, my “job” in the kitchen (lol—kidding, but not really… see image below), and my office hours. The key is flexibility—I don’t beat myself up if things don’t go exactly as planned. Honestly, I kind of prefer it that way because I don’t do well with “rigid.”
What I’m realizing, though, is that I need to be more intentional about prioritizing my creative projects. Writing my book, completing my guides, and developing my online course are the work-related pursuits that matter most to me right now.
In the digital world of smartphones, laptops, and endless social media demands, my creative work deserves to take up the most space in my schedule. It’s what fuels me, grounds me, and moves me forward—and that’s worth making room for.
Learning to Trust the Process
There’s no perfect formula, no magic solution to make it all fit. But there’s one thing I know: the work I love—writing, creating, pouring my heart into these projects—that’s the foundation.
Learning new tools and building workflows is important, but it’s secondary. The creative process, however messy and imperfect, is what fuels everything else.
So here’s to finding the balance. To prioritizing the things that matter. And to trusting that it’s all adding up, even when it feels chaotic.
How Do You Balance It All?
If you’re dancing between creativity, work, and family life, I’d love to hear what helps you stay grounded. Do you have tips, tricks, or practices that make the load feel lighter? Let’s learn from each other—because honestly, I could use all the help I can get (lol).