Let’s keep it real — balance isn’t always cute, aesthetic, or perfectly planned out. Most days, it looks like me typing up blog drafts at midnight, squeezing in strategy sessions during my lunch break, and reminding myself to breathe when life feels like a whirlwind.
But somehow, I make it work.
As a content creator, mindset coach, and working professional, I get asked all the time:
“How do you juggle it all?”
And while I’m not immune to burnout or the occasional “I just want to disappear into a duvet” moment, I’ve figured out a rhythm that keeps me grounded — most of the time. Here’s how I do it.
1. I Treat My Blog Like a Business
Yes, it’s a passion. Yes, it started as a creative outlet.
But sashashantel.com is also my brand, my platform, and part of my future legacy — so I treat it with the same respect I give my day job.
I set deadlines. I plan content in advance (hello, batch creation!), and I make space in my calendar for blog tasks just like I would for meetings at work.
The mindset shift?
It’s not “extra” — it’s essential.
2. I Create Non-Negotiable Pockets of Time
Between work obligations and life admin, my schedule is tight. But I’ve learned the power of carving out protected time blocks.
🗓 Early mornings — I use them to journal, review my goals, or sip coffee while editing content.
📱 Lunchtimes — these are gold for engagement on social media or replying to brand emails.
🌙 Evenings — I dedicate a couple of nights a week to writing or planning posts. The other nights? I rest. That’s balance too.
3. I Honour My Energy
Gone are the days when I’d push through exhaustion just to “stay consistent.”
Now, I ask myself: Do I have the energy for this?
If the answer is no, I rest — unapologetically. Rest is part of the productivity process, and I’ve learned I’m more creative when I’m not running on empty.
4. I Embrace Systems and Support
Scheduling tools, content calendars, templates — they save my sanity. I also lean on a few trusted people for support when I need to bounce ideas or stay accountable.
If you’re trying to juggle it all alone, consider this your permission slip to ask for help. You don’t have to be a one-woman machine.
5. I Don’t Aim for “Perfect” — I Aim for Progres
Life is unpredictable. Some weeks I nail my to-do list, others I fall behind.
But I no longer beat myself up for not doing it all. I’ve ditched perfectionism in favour of momentum.
Even if I only post once a week, reply to three emails instead of ten, or write a caption instead of a full blog post — I count it as a win. Because I showed up.
Final Thoughts
Balancing my blog, work and life isn’t about having it all figured out — it’s about choosing what matters, protecting my peace, and remembering why I started in the first place.
To the multitasking women out there trying to do it all — I see you. You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be intentional.
