Weddings for Real Megan Gillikin

As entrepreneurs, we carry a heavy load. We're leading our teams, we're planning for more growth, we're handling setbacks, trying to build profitability, we're making sure we're serving our clients, we want to market to reach a wider audience.  It's exhausting.
And then, as women, I feel like the load is even greater. We strive to create opportunities that might not come as easily to us as our male counterparts. We're working to balance societal expectations, we're managing the mental load, and often we feel the heaviness and drive to prove our capabilities in almost every arena. 
And then as parents, the desire to be present in a true role model is incredibly strong and often challenging to measure up to. 
Something's gotta give.
So today, I'm sharing 6 ways (plus a bonus) to prioritize yourself.
(04:00) Tip 1 - "It's a slow process, but it's teaching me patience, and it's giving me a sense of accomplishment that's not tied to work or productivity."(07:45) Tip 2 - The Inner Drill Sergeant(10:30) Tip 3 - Rest with no agenda?!?(12:15) Tip 4 - "One of the best decisions I've made..."(14:10) Tip 5 - Turning the Hollywood yes into a real yes(15:40) Tip 6 - Falling back in love with my childhood crush(17:40) Bonus Tip - Deep Healing---
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Hosted by Megan Gillikin, Weddings for Real is presented by The Planner's Vault, and is produced by Earfluence.

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On last week's episode, Megan took you on a behind the scenes journey to the beginning of this year when she was on a two day workation retreat with her friend and business coach, Rachel Sheerin. 
She brought a whirlwind of ideas, enough for a 30-day retreat, but along with the excitement and the ideas, she also brought lots of overwhelm, exhaustion, and panic to get it all done.  She was in deep burnout, and Rachel saw right through her. And then, she made an offer to help.
Today, we dive into what happened next and how it transformed Megan's life and business, and how it can do the same for you.
(00:00) Burnout and what happened next
(04:04) Can you be completely honest with key members of your team?
(07:00) Audit your calendar, your time, your money, and your mind
(14:00) "It's a muscle to choose the life you want"
(18:15) Can your business be simplified?(20:30) Are you having fun?
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Weddings for Real on Social Media:
Instagram: @weddingsforreal
Facebook: @weddingsforreal
twitter: @weddingsforreal
Hosted by Megan Gillikin, Weddings for Real is presented by The Planner's Vault, and is produced by Earfluence.

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If you listened to episode 272, you heard about Megan's burnout and why she took a pause from recording new episodes of the podcast.  But that's not quite the whole story.
Back in January, Megan went on a weekend retreat with her coach, friend, and business partner Rachel Sheerin.  It was there that Rachel realized this wouldn't be a normal workcation.
Today, Rachel and Megan share what happened, how Rachel identified the signs of burnout, and tips for what to do when burnout starts to set in next time.
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Weddings for Real on Social Media:
Instagram: @weddingsforreal
Facebook: @weddingsforreal
twitter: @weddingsforreal
Hosted by Megan Gillikin, Weddings for Real is presented by The Planner's Vault, and is produced by Earfluence.

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One of the quickest routes to burnout (see episode 272) is doing the same thing over and over, staying on that hamster wheel until you're running so fast, you’re exhausted, and realize you’re not even sure you like this hamster wheel anymore. Sometimes, we get so caught up in the routine that we forget to pause and reassess if it’s still working for us.
So, let’s talk about making those intentional changes to get you out of personal and professional ruts.
Our guest is KT Merry, a global luxury destination wedding and editorial photographer who’s taken a bold step to change her path.
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Weddings for Real on Social Media:
Instagram: @weddingsforreal
Facebook: @weddingsforreal
twitter: @weddingsforreal
Hosted by Megan Gillikin, Weddings for Real is presented by The Planner's Vault, and is produced by Earfluence.

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Megan here. I'm back, and I'm inviting you into a personal reflection and behind-the-scenes look at what burnout can look like—not just as a business owner, but as a human - a human who needs to stop fighting and pushing through burnout but instead heal the root cause.

I’ve talked about burnout before on the podcast:
194: Ask Me Anything (About Burnout, Selling My Business, New Market, and More)55: Rachel Sheerin on Preventing Burnout and the 80-20 RuleBut this episode will be different and approach burnout from a new angle.

As always, I want to keep it real with you about what you can expect in this episode.
I’ll be sharing my own recent experience with burnout and what had to change, what I learned, and what takeaways I think will be helpful to you in your own life and business.
If you're experiencing some burnout, you're not alone.
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Weddings for Real on Social Media:
Instagram: @weddingsforreal
Facebook: @weddingsforreal
twitter: @weddingsforreal
Hosted by Megan Gillikin, Weddings for Real is presented by The Planner's Vault, and is produced by Earfluence.

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Lisa Lyons has been in the wedding industry for 19 years, but she has been drawn to etiquette her entire life. And in 2020 she got the certification to help wedding pros take their etiquette to the next level. But in this modern era of traditions changing, what does wedding etiquette even mean?
Lisa Lyons Events and Etiquette
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Weddings for Real on Social Media:
Instagram: @weddingsforreal
Facebook: @weddingsforreal
twitter: @weddingsforreal
Hosted by Megan Gillikin, Weddings for Real is presented by The Planner's Vault, and is produced by Earfluence.

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