Feeling Pulled in Every Direction? Here’s How to Reclaim Balance and Yourself
Who’s taking care of you?
In a world that never seems to slow down, that question can feel uncomfortable, even radical. If you’re like many of the women I coach and connect with, your days are overflowing with responsibilities, transitions, and expectations.
You’re busy building your career, caring for others, managing a home, and holding space for everything and everyone—except yourself.
And somewhere along the way, you lost the rhythm of your own life.
Let’s Get Real: Life Isn’t Balanced Right Now
I see it every day.
Women navigating life pivots on top of an already full plate—new jobs, new relationships, moving, marriage, parenting, aging parents, health scares, unexpected loss, burnout, homeschooling (yes, that’s still happening), and the long tail of COVID-era stress.
We call it “life,” but it feels like survival. And it’s costing us our joy.
Too many women are giving their all to work, caretaking, or achievement and leaving themselves behind in the process.
But your life is not just your work.
Your value is not measured by how much you check off your list.
And you deserve to feel joy, connection, and calm.
It’s Time to Pause and Reflect
So let me ask you…
When was the last time you checked in with yourself?
Are you energized by how you’re living—or simply exhausted?
What would balance look and feel like in your life right now?
These aren’t questions we’re taught to ask, but they’re essential. Because balance doesn’t come from outside. It comes from awareness.
Start with Your Zen Score
To help you reconnect and reflect, I encourage you to try a free tool I use with my clients: the GoodLiife Score app.
Your Zen Score offers a quick snapshot of your emotional, physical, and mental well-being across different areas of life. It’s not about judgment—it’s about clarity.
Are you prioritizing what matters?
Where is your energy being drained?
What small shifts could bring more peace, purpose, or presence?
It’s a guided check-in to help you:
Identify neglected areas of your life
Rebalance time and energy
Start making decisions based on what you want, not what others expect
Take that first breath toward meaningful, lasting change
You can try the Zen Score today through the GoodLiife Score app and begin mapping your way back to balance.
You’re Allowed to Want More
You may be working full-time, parenting full-time, or juggling both. You may be managing a household, a team, a side hustle, a partner, or a dream.
Whatever your version of “busy” looks like, it’s valid. But it’s also okay to say: this isn’t working anymore.
It doesn’t mean you’re failing.
It means you’re waking up.
You’re allowed to change the story. You’re allowed to reconnect to what brings you joy.
So, ask yourself:
What have I stopped doing that I used to love?
What have I been longing to try, but keep putting off?
Where in my life am I showing up out of obligation, not inspiration?
What does my version of balance really look like?
Write it down. Journal. Revisit a hobby. Walk in nature. Start small. Pick one thing that feels like a step back to YOU, and do it this week.
You’re Not Alone—and You Don’t Have to Figure It Out Alone
Creating a more balanced, intentional life takes courage. It also takes support.
That’s why I offer a complimentary 30-minute clarity session for women ready to pause, realign, and take their next empowered step. Whether you’re overwhelmed, burnt out, or just ready for more joy—you’re invited.
Let’s talk about what balance looks like for you.
Final Reminder
Balance doesn’t mean having it all together.
It means living in a way that feels right, honest, and nourishing—for you.
Start with awareness. Let the Zen Score be your guide. And take back your energy, one choice at a time.
You’re worth the pause.
With love and presence,
Eva ♡
Eva Z Metro is a Certified Life Pivot Coach and co-creator of the GoodLiife Score app, designed to help individuals reconnect with themselves and create sustainable, joyful lives.