Work-life balance. We’ve all heard the phrase — but how do you actually achieve it? And more importantly, is it even possible when it feels like everything’s urgent and important? 

It sounds simple: prioritise your tasks and sort them out. But the real challenge lies in knowing what truly matters. In the whirlwind of competing demands from work, family, and life, how do you decide what gets your time and attention?   

In this Quick Win episode, I revisit a powerful conversation with Ariel Garten, neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and founder of Muse — to unpack her refreshingly honest approach to prioritisation in the face of constant demands. 

Ariel and I discuss: 
How Ariel approaches prioritisation from both a big-picture (annual/quarterly) and micro (daily) perspective 
Why value-based decisions matter when you’re torn between business, family, and personal needs 
The relief of having some decisions made for you, and accepting the limits of your time and capacity 
How embracing imperfection and setting boundaries can actually create more meaningful opportunities 

Listen to the full interview with Ariel here. 

 

Connect with Ariel via LinkedIn, Instagram, and X (Twitter). Learn more about brain training and mindfulness with Muse and listen to her podcast Untangle. 

Save 15% on the Muse headband when you shop here and use the code HOWIWORK at checkout. 

My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here:https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ 

Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber) 

Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai) 

If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe 

Visithttps://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. 

Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au 

  

Credits: 

Host: Amantha Imber 

Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler 

Work-life balance. We&rsquo;ve all heard the phrase &mdash; but how do you actually achieve it? And more importantly, is it even possible when it feels like everything&rsquo;s urgent and important?&nbsp;
It sounds simple: prioritise your tasks and sort them out. But the real challenge lies in knowing what truly matters. In the whirlwind of competing demands from work, family, and life, how do you decide what gets your time and attention?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
In this Quick Win episode, I revisit a powerful conversation with Ariel Garten, neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and founder of Muse &mdash; to unpack her refreshingly honest approach to prioritisation in the face of constant demands.&nbsp;
Ariel and I discuss:&nbsp;
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<a href="https://amantha.com/podcasts/the-5-minute-brain-workout-for-better-focus/">Listen to the full interview with Ariel here</a>.&nbsp;
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Connect with Ariel via <a href="https://ca.linkedin.com/in/arielgarten">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ariels_musings/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/ariel_garten">X (Twitter)</a>. Learn more about brain training and mindfulness with <a href="https://choosemuse.com/">Muse</a> and listen to her podcast <a href="https://meditationstudioapp.com/untangle/">Untangle</a>.&nbsp;
Save 15% on the Muse headband when you <a href="https://choosemuse.com/howiwork">shop here</a> and use the code HOWIWORK at checkout.&nbsp;
My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here:<a href="https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/"> </a><a href="https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/">https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/</a>&nbsp;
Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber">https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber</a>)&nbsp;
Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/amanthai">https://www.instagram.com/amanthai</a>)&nbsp;
If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at <a href="https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe">https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe</a>&nbsp;
Visit<a href="https://www.amantha.com/podcast"> </a><a href="https://www.amantha.com/podcast">https://www.amantha.com/podcast</a> for full show notes from all episodes.&nbsp;
Get in touch at <a href="mailto:amantha@inventium.com.au">amantha@inventium.com.au</a>&nbsp;
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Credits:&nbsp;
Host: Amantha Imber&nbsp;
Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler&nbsp;

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You know those annoyingly successful people who seem to have it all figured out? Time to steal their playbook. Organisational psychologist Dr Amantha Imber gets world‑class achievers to spill their secrets&nbsp;- the daily strategies behind their success through to&nbsp;life hacks and productivity hacks they&rsquo;d rather keep to themselves. We&rsquo;re talking practical tips for boosting your output (including clever AI tools and shortcuts that&rsquo;ll make you look like a genius), managing overwhelm without losing your mind, and optimising both work and wellbeing. No motivational fluff. Just battle‑tested tactics from people who&rsquo;ve cracked the code.

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Quick Win: How to prioritise when everything feels important

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