Intro (0:00)News and Views (0:56)Stacy is feeling pulled in a million directionsWork is very hectic, she is fighting a cold, and is prepping to leave for a week-long vacationThe whirlwind of a week Sarah has had, and canceling her scheduled plans for a nap insteadStacy's love for her jobFinding the right path for youHonoring what is right for you - consistent evaluation and adjustmentsComing up with ways to manage your life and your health that allow you to be successfulWork life balanceScience with Sarah (19:32)Mindful meditation, incorporating 10 to 15 minutes of mediation a day significantly reduces stressMindful mediation is a meditation strategy that helps raise awareness of our bodies, what is happening in our bodies, where we might have discomfort, and makes us aware of our thoughts and emotions - it encourages us to let these things goThere is a variety of ways to practice mindful meditationSarah's use of the meditation method 'equal breathing'What studies have shown on mindful meditationFunctional connectivity was shown to increase with mindful meditationStudies also found a decrease in inflammation within the bodyAnd research shows is all it takes is 10 to 15 minutes a daySarah notes how little you trade in your day to create time for mindful meditation, yet how much you gainIf you are new to meditation, guided meditation may be a great place to start and there are a number of resources to help with thatQuestions & Answers (29:21)Susan - how do you do it all and keep your health intact?Stacy says she simply doesn't do it allShe learned that perfection is no longer something she strives forShe does the things she enjoys to do, but otherwise delegates to her team or relies on Matt for all that he does to helpShe does what is important to her - and has a post on the blog here on her time management techniquesHer number one priority is spending time with the kids, and that is where she invests her timeThe activities that help Stacy recharge, essentially her forms of mediationSarah has just now settled into a work life balance after years of working to strike a balanceShe had to think of focusing on her physical and mental health as part of her jobThis mental shift made it easier for her to adjust her priorities without having guilt associated with itHer efficiency increased with this as well, especially since the incorporation of better sleep and exercise allows her to function betterSarah also relies on her amazing team, a supportive husband, and kids that keep her laughing and happyShe also schedules out her day and focuses in on one task at a time as opposed to doing too much at oncePart of it is being ok with the give and take, asking for help, making sure to look after her own health so she can be efficient and productiveThere is a constant balancing act, and practice to not overcommitLearning how to fail and to dust yourself off and keep moving forwardUnitasking, and what a big benefit this strategy is for both Stacy and SarahThe only times Sarah multitasksJune - As a single mom, I am finding it hard to keep up with exercise and cooking Paleo meals - please help!The props that Stacy gives to all who are a single parent who manage a healthy lifestyle for the family aloneTaking advantage of already prepared food is going to be your biggest helpBuying pre-chopped vegetables, the freezer section is going to have the most nutrient dense optionsPlan ahead for breakfast and lunch with a big pot of soup or a frittata that you can save and serveStacy always takes leftovers or a salad for lunch with canned tuna or salmonEveryone in the community eats hot dogs some times, they are just buying a different brand than a SAD and not putting it on a bunFeel good about the progress you are makingSarah only cooks three to four days a week, and cooks big meals and plans to have leftoversCrockpot meals can be very helpful, also developing a repertoire of 10-15 minute meals to have on hand and utilize when neededPerhaps also using a bi