51. How to Prioritize Yourself while Balancing a High-Demand Lifestyle

Cowgirls Over Coffee

Today's conversation is actually a throwback that we felt needed a quick replay before fully shifting into the holiday season. I'm sitting down with Meg Scales to dive into the tough yet essential topic of self-prioritization in high-demand lifestyles. Whether you're balancing ranch life, a growing business, a family, or (most likely!) all of the above - you know that "putting yourself first" isn't as easy as it sounds.

In this episode, Meg and I break down what prioritizing yourself really looks like in the midst of chaos, stress, and competing demands. Together, we get honest about the cost of self-care and how to shift from burnout to balance. You'll hear practical strategies for managing time, avoiding overwhelm, and why the "empty cup" analogy doesn't even scratch the surface.

We also dig into the hard questions: What are you willing to give up? What's holding you back from prioritizing yourself? And how do you manage the constant pressure to "do it all" without losing yourself in the process? This episode is packed with raw honesty, tough love, and insights that will have you rethinking how you manage your day-to-day.

If you've ever felt like you're drowning in responsibilities, this conversation is for you.

Key Takeaways:

• Why self-prioritization isn’t just about “me time” but about reducing stress and aligning with your values
• How to break down the overwhelm and get real about what’s truly taking up your mental and emotional bandwidth
• The power of simple conversations and mindset shifts to reclaim your time and capacity
• Why figuring it out and working it out are two different things—and how to move from awareness to action

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Resources & Links:

• I Know How She Does It by Laura Vanderkam
• 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think by Laura Vanderkam
• Learn more about Cowgirls Over Coffee Membership Community

Connect with Meg Scales:

• Follow on Instagram @meg.scales

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