TWR 326: 10 Signs Your Work-Life Balance Is Struggling after Divorce

Feeling overwhelmed trying to juggle work and family life after divorce?

In this episode on the Wellness Revolution podcast, I break down 10 warning signs that your work-life balance might be suffering post-divorce. I discuss the mistake of throwing ourselves into work to avoid processing difficult emotions and my personal experience of how this eventually leads to burnout.

I also discuss practical steps to help you navigate this challenging transition. Ready for some real talk about finding balance after divorce? Listen to the full episode to discover all 10 signs and learn how to start reclaiming your time and energy. 

Resources mentioned:

100 Niches Guide for Divorced Moms: https://products.ambershaw.com/100niches 

Nail Your Niche: https://ambershaw.samcart.com/products/nail-your-niche 

 

Find more from Amber:

Instagram: @msambershaw

TikTok: @msambershaw

Website: ambershaw.com 

 

What I Discuss:

00:00 Navigating Work-Life Balance Post-Divorce

03:20 Identifying Signs of Imbalance

17:42 Finding Solutions and Moving Forward

 

Key Takeaways:

• Finding work-life balance is particularly challenging after divorce.

• Emotional recovery requires creating space for oneself.

• Awareness of one’s struggles is the first step to improvement.

• Snapping at kids can indicate overwhelming stress.

• Resentment towards work can signal a need for self-care.

• Missing deadlines may reflect a lack of balance.

• Overcompensating at work can lead to burnout.

• Mom guilt can hinder emotional well-being.

• Avoiding social interactions can delay healing.

• Feeling trapped by responsibilities is a common experience.