The Art and Science of Thriving
Welcome to The Art and Science of Thriving, the podcast where high-achieving professionals unlock the secrets to living a fulfilling, balanced, and high-performing life.
Through evidence-based insights in neuroscience, psychology, and high-performance strategies, we’ll explore how to achieve success without burnout, create clarity and purpose, and thrive in every area of your life.
Michael Schiel, a high performance coach and transformation consultant, hosts the podcast. Michael helps overwhelmed people and teams find their purpose, achieve their goals, and reach peak performance while creating well-being, balance and fulfillment in their lives
The Art and Science of Thriving
Episode #82 Creating Balance in a Busy Life: Science-Backed Strategies That Work
Are you constantly juggling everything — crushing goals at work but feeling like your personal life is on the backburner? You’re not alone.
In this episode of The Art and Science of Thriving, we’re diving deep into a topic that busy people wrestle with daily: How do you live a high-performance life that actually feels balanced, fulfilling, and sustainable?
How do you find balance in a busy life, while trying to get it all done?
Because here’s the truth: balance isn’t about perfection or doing everything equally. It’s about building a rhythm that aligns with your values, fuels your energy, and helps you stay present where it matters most — without burning out.
In this episode, I explore:
- The 5 most common myths that keep people stuck in the pursuit of balance — and what real balance actually looks and feels like.
- Why trying to “have it all” is a fast track to burnout — and how to shift toward intentional, values-aligned living.
- A neuroscience-backed definition of balance that re-centers your focus and calms your nervous system.
- The four essential ingredients of a balanced life — Clarity, Boundaries, Recovery, and Alignment — and how to integrate them without adding more to your to-do list.
- A quick, science-based “balance reset” you can use any time you feel overwhelmed or off-track.
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