061: Your Relationship Between Ambition and Well-Being for a New Year

Playing In The Sandbox

Are you ready to fuel your success while also taking care of your health? In this episode, Tammy explores how to balance ambition and well-being as we head into the new year of 2025. Tammy shares practical tips on setting clear boundaries, celebrating small wins, and defining what true success looks like for you. Are you prepared to lead yourself with intention in 2025? Tune in for actionable strategies that will help you achieve your goals while nurturing your personal well-being!

[00:01 - 06:57] Understanding Ambition vs. Well-being

Ambition without well-being is like a car without fuel—great potential but no progress.

Well-being is essential to sustain and fuel your ambition.

Define success by considering your mental, emotional, and physical health.

Balance ambition and well-being to ensure long-term growth and fulfillment.

[06:58 - 09:18] Setting Clear Boundaries for Well-being

Boundaries protect against burnout and help preserve peace.

Say no to chaos and yes to rest, prioritizing your well-being.

Schedule non-negotiable time for family, self-care, and reflection.

Healthy boundaries allow your ambition to thrive without compromising your health.

[09:19 - 10:09] Celebrating Micro Wins

Break big goals into smaller, manageable steps to avoid overwhelm.

Celebrating small wins helps build momentum and confidence.

Focus on weekly accomplishments to stay motivated and positive.

Micro wins reinforce a sense of progress and keep you on track toward bigger goals.

[10:10 - 12:48] The Importance of Checking In with Yourself

Regular self-reflection ensures your goals align with your values and boundaries.

Check-in to make sure your ambition is in balance with your well-being.

Self-assessments prevent burnout and ensure a fulfilling journey.

Use reflection to stay focused and avoid losing track of what matters most.

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Tweetable Quotes:

“When we let our ambition write the checks for us, that's where we actually crash because you can't cash in what you don't have.” - Tammy J. Bond

“Ambition is the spark and well-being is the fuel. You can't sustain one without the other.” - Tammy J. Bond

“Big goals sometimes can overwhelm us. They can also cause us to go into procrastination, but micro wins, build momentum, celebrating the small things.” - Tammy J. Bond

“Balance is really built in every decision that we make and every step that we take.” - Tammy J. Bond

“Ambition without well-being is like your automobile or a high-performance automobile without high-performance fuel.” - Tammy J. Bond