#160 How to Use My Time Well: Balance Waking Up and Showing Up
Wed Feb 04 2026
In this episode, I talk about the struggle of balancing “waking up” and “showing up.” Waking up is the thinking, reflecting, and planning part of life, while showing up is taking action and doing the work. I share that many of us feel stuck doing too much of one and not enough of the other, especially when life feels chaotic. I explain that this tension is normal and something we all face. The goal is not perfection, but alignment, making sure our thoughts, values, and actions work together.
I walk through a simple daily process from the Accountability Code that helps bring waking up and showing up into the same day. This includes making a short task list, praying or checking in for guidance, setting priorities, taking action, and ending the day with reflection and feedback. I remind you to give yourself grace and start small. Even doing one step better can create peace and momentum. When waking up and showing up align, we feel more grounded, more confident, and more like the person we are meant to be.
Key Topics Covered:
What “waking up” really means
What “showing up” looks like in daily life
Why feeling out of balance is normal
The Accountability Code explained simply
Reflection, humility, and planning
Taking action without being perfect
How to use a daily task list the right way
The role of prayer, guidance, and feedback
Letting go of overwhelm and unrealistic expectations
Becoming aligned in your thoughts, words, and actions
Marci BarkerLife Coach specializing in Accountability for Business Owners Author of The Accountability CodeIt's Time to Wake Up and Show Up!www.marcibarker.com⬆Grab my free audiobook here⬆
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Episode 117: #117 You’re Waking Up Too Much by Your Loving Kick in the Pants
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In this episode, I talk about the struggle of balancing “waking up” and “showing up.” Waking up is the thinking, reflecting, and planning part of life, while showing up is taking action and doing the work. I share that many of us feel stuck doing too much of one and not enough of the other, especially when life feels chaotic. I explain that this tension is normal and something we all face. The goal is not perfection, but alignment, making sure our thoughts, values, and actions work together. I walk through a simple daily process from the Accountability Code that helps bring waking up and showing up into the same day. This includes making a short task list, praying or checking in for guidance, setting priorities, taking action, and ending the day with reflection and feedback. I remind you to give yourself grace and start small. Even doing one step better can create peace and momentum. When waking up and showing up align, we feel more grounded, more confident, and more like the person we are meant to be. Key Topics Covered: What “waking up” really means What “showing up” looks like in daily life Why feeling out of balance is normal The Accountability Code explained simply Reflection, humility, and planning Taking action without being perfect How to use a daily task list the right way The role of prayer, guidance, and feedback Letting go of overwhelm and unrealistic expectations Becoming aligned in your thoughts, words, and actions Marci BarkerLife Coach specializing in Accountability for Business Owners Author of The Accountability CodeIt's Time to Wake Up and Show Up!www.marcibarker.com⬆Grab my free audiobook here⬆ Episode 116: #116 You’re Showing Up Too Much by Your Loving Kick in the Pants Episode 117: #117 You’re Waking Up Too Much by Your Loving Kick in the Pants Follow me on FacebookMarci Barker Accountability Coach & Speaker Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/marcibarker.fast/ Follow me on Twitter Marci Barker (@MarciBFitness) on X Follow me on Youtube Your Loving Kick in the Pants