Hey Reader,

This week, I want to share something a bit more personal.

You know, we often talk about tools, frameworks, and strategies, but sometimes being a project manager is simply about juggling life in all its fullness.

On Thursday, I found myself right in the middle of that balancing act.

We had a crucial in-person workshop for the delivery team.

My project was in the final development sprint, and even as I was focusing on the workshop, messages were still coming in.

• My team needed guidance
• The client had questions

and the project didn’t pause just because I was on an away day.

By the time the workshop wrapped up, I had to pivot straight into our weekly status call with the client (thankfully, I’d prepped the day before - but it was still a whirlwind).

Straight from that call, I had to dash off to meet my wife for our date night at Dishoom.

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It was a tight squeeze, but we made it work, and honestly, that’s the real magic of project management.

Adapting

Staying present

and somehow finding those moments of beauty in the madness.

Practical Advice:

For those of you feeling that same pressure, remember a few things:

• Prep a little the day before. Even a brief run-through of your status notes can save you stress later.
• Set boundaries where you can. It’s okay to say, “I’ll get back to you after this session,” and trust your team to handle things for an hour.
• Remember your personal anchors. Whether it’s your faith, your family, or just that one evening you promised yourself, those are just as important as any deadline.

If this resonates, you’re not alone. We’ve all been there, and that’s why we have our community. Feel free to join us in Skool where we share these real stories and support each other through the ups and downs. See you in the comment section.

Wishing you a balanced week ahead!

Yomi

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