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ICU RN | Scientist | Entrepreneur | Innovator | Empathizer | Dreamer | But 3 little ladies just call me "mom"
From #Nurse to #Researcher to #Founder - grateful to Midlands Business Journal for letting me share my journey's personal side. The question about physical and mental health management really resonated. With three kids under 6, it's a daily adventure in adaptation. Here's what I've learned: There's a crucial difference between balance and equipoise. Balance suggests equal distribution - a nearly impossible standard. Equipoise, however, is about consciously managing opposing forces to find stability. It's dynamic, not static. As a #workingmom, I've found that true balance might be unrealistic, especially with little ones. Instead, I strive for equipoise - that sweet spot where different priorities find their rhythm, even if not equally weighted. In this season of life, excellence lives in the ordinary moments. Each day feels like a sprint, but it's our daily rituals and disciplines that help maintain that delicate equipoise. That's what keeps our family thriving. Yesterday, I dropped my youngest at daycare for the first time. The emotions were raw and real. Yet my work fills me with purpose and drives me forward. Here's to another year of purposeful pursuit toward our shared vision. To finding equipoise across work, personal growth, and family life - not perfect balance, but meaningful harmony. #WorkingMoms #WomenInBusiness #WorkLifeEquipoise #MomLife #WomenInSTEM #HealthcareTech #WomenInHealthcare #Leadership #StartupLife #FemaleFounders #HealthTech #Entrepreneurship #WomenWhoLead #MomsInBusiness #WorkingParents #HealthcareInnovation
This week in Midwest Leaders, we profile Breanna Hetland, PhD, RN, CCRN, co-founder and CEO of Family Room, an app designed to assist caregivers.