When Business Is Booming but Life’s a Lot: A Real Talk About May

You ever have one of those months where everything in your business is moving forward, but life has other plans?

That was May for me.

On the work front, things were full steam ahead. I launched my Clarity to Scale webinar series, I was reconnecting with people in my network, deep in marketing mode with my team, chatting strategy with my coaches, and staying on top of everything with my accountability group. I even brought on a new client, wrapped things up with two others, and signed new contracts. It felt like one of those “Wow, I’ve got this!!” seasons.

But behind the scenes? It was a lot.

Volunteering in style (and totally burnt out)

I had said yes (again) to a volunteer role I’d previously turned down because I knew it asked for more time than I had. And yet, I looked at how much it meant to others and convinced myself I could squeeze it in. Spoiler alert: I couldn’t. I pushed my own boundaries further than I should have, and it showed.

Then came a last-minute trip to Ottawa to see my grandmother, who’s been living with dementia for some time now. It wasn’t just the logistics—it was the emotional weight of it all. Thankfully, I had a solid support circle—friends, colleagues, and family who sat in the feels with me and didn’t try to “fix” anything. Just having them there made all the difference.

On my way back, I found myself back in a place from my past. One I hadn’t visited as it brought back memories of a particularly heavy, messy time in my life. I didn’t go there to process or reflect, but that’s exactly what happened. I had a few quiet realizations, and I think I finally made peace with some of the stuff I’d been carrying for way too long.

There was zero time to sit and catch my breath, but somehow, I made it through.

The thing is, the only reason I didn’t drop the ball completely was because I had support systems and workflows in place that caught me when I needed catching. My clients still got what they needed. My team had what they needed. I churned out an event for a thousand people with little to no hiccups. The wheels kept turning, even when I needed a minute.

And the people I’ve surrounded myself with? They reminded me of who I am, helped me see who might not be on my team anymore, and held space for me during the hard days.

So if you’ve ever felt like your business is thriving but your personal life is quietly shouting for attention, you’re not alone. It’s so easy to hyper-focus on work wins and forget that we’re whole people, with messy lives, surprise emotions, and unplanned detours.

We don’t have to pick one or the other. But we do have to be honest about both.

Here’s to finding that balance, even if it’s a little wobbly some months.