Today we’re excited to introduce you to Paula Marie. Paula is an Author, Speaker, and Realtor and is also a content partner. Content partners help Voyage in so many ways from spreading the word about the work that we do, sponsoring our mission and collaborating with us on content like this. Check out our conversation with Paula below.
Paula, it’s been too long since we last connected. Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with our community again. Some readers might have missed our prior conversations, so maybe you can kick things off for us with a quick intro?
Hello! My name is Paula Marie I am a published author, blogger, successful realtor, and speaker. My mission is to provide powerful tools for managing work/life balance and creating techniques for extraordinary personal growth and development.
You have a newly published book- tell us about the book and why you wrote it.
My book is a self-help book for people struggling with work-life balance. After losing fifteen years of my life to the workaholic lifestyle, I developed a system to change the workaholic lifestyle and, in the process, was able to find true happiness.
The belief system that many people have is that if you work hard and put your career above all else, eventually, you will find success and therefore be happy. Unfortunately, for many people, that desire becomes the sole focus of life, and in the process, relationships, marriages, health, and happiness are lost. Money is important, but it can’t be the end all be all.
My new book Kick Ass and Have a Life teaches people how to be successful and have a balanced life. This book is a must-read for anyone caught up in the workaholic cycle or anyone looking to improve work-life balance.
How does your book help others?
The book contains 8 Powerful Toolboxes Packed With Real Life Solutions in the areas of life important to living a healthy, balanced life. These areas include:
Time
Exercise
Hobbies
Friendship
Sex
Sleep
Vacation
Life- Planning
By prioritizing your time and understanding why you are overworking, you can begin to change your life—using one toolbox at a time.
I am so excited to share the fundamental life tools that can lead to a happy and fulfilling life. Workaholism is an addiction that slowly steals your time, happiness, and, ultimately, your life.
You deserve so much more, and the time to reclaim your time and your life is now!
What other goals do you have for 2023 and beyond?
What a great question! In 2023 and beyond, my objective is to savor each day and embrace the present moment. I have learned that the simple things in
life eventually, become the big things.
As a real estate agent, I look forward to helping families transition into their dream homes. I’ve been in the real estate business for over twenty-five years, and I still love it! Helping clients achieve their real estate goals is a very rewarding experience. Many of my clients have become friends. I feel very fortunate to work with such wonderful people.
I also plan to continue helping others live their best life by providing time management tools ,books and strategies. I have recently published several journals about gratitude, dreaming big and processing grief. I am excited to share them with my readers!
I am grateful for each day. I have a wonderful life, and I don’t take that for granted.
What advice would you give others that struggle with time management and work-life balance?
Knowing your “why” and having a clear understanding of your priorities and goals is crucial in achieving a balanced life. It’s important to focus on the areas of life that matter most beyond your career, such as family, health and wellness, relationships, and personal growth. With the constant demands and distractions, effective time management is key.
Schedule time for the things that are most important to you, and make self-care a priority. By doing so, you can not only improve your overall well-being but also increase your productivity and success in your career, leading to a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Thank you so much again for sharing all of this with us. Before we go, can you share with our readers how they can connect with you, learn more or show support?
Thank you, I enjoyed talking with you! My contact information is as follows:
https://Paulamariebooks.com
https://www.instagram.com/paulamariebooks/
https://www.facebook.com/paulamariebooks/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulamariebooks/
https://twitter.com/books_paula
