Stop Chasing Balance (Build Routines That Actually Support Your Success)

Stop Chasing Balance (Build Routines That Actually Support Your Success)

Author: Lori Harder | YAP Media May 5, 2026 Duration: 13:45
Have you ever looked at someone else’s life and thought… how do they make it all look so easy? In this episode, Chris and I break down what’s happening behind the scenes, why even high performers feel overwhelmed, and how chasing the idea of “having it all together” is what’s making you feel worse. We share what balance really looks like for us, the habits that keep us grounded when everything feels chaotic, and why something will always feel out of sync when you’re growing. Get ready to release the pressure of balance and start embracing the reality of what it takes to grow. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci, Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy Indeed - Ready to hire smarter? Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy. Fora Travel - Curious how to become a travel advisor and earn while you explore? Start at http://foratravel.com/happy. Granola - Granola is an AI-powered notepad built for the way real people actually meet. Get three months free at http://granola.ai/earn. HIGHLIGHTS Why chasing balance sets you up to feel like you’re failing. What’s really happening behind the scenes of “put together” people. The habits that create stability even when life feels chaotic. Why growth always comes with something feeling out of sync. How to stop judging your life and start owning your season. What successful people are actually dealing with daily. RESOURCES Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow Chris: @chriswharder Follow glōci: @getgloci

Hosted by entrepreneur and author Lori Harder, Earn Your Happy is a raw and relatable look at what it actually takes to build a meaningful life and business. This podcast lives in the messy middle ground between a bold vision and its realization, exploring the risks, the failures, and all those moments of doubt that nobody talks about on a polished highlight reel. Lori’s conversations are grounded in real experience-her own journey as a founder and host-and they cut through the noise of typical business advice. You’ll hear honest stories about the rollercoaster of chasing big goals, where laughter and vulnerability are just as important as strategy. It’s this authentic, no-BS approach that has resonated with so many, earning the show recognition as a top entrepreneurship podcast. Each episode feels like a candid talk with a friend who’s been there, offering not just inspiration but practical perspectives for navigating your own path. Tune in for a dose of reality that’s as motivating as it is genuine, proving that building something you love is never a straight line.
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