My Daily Routine: Balancing Training, Work, and Life

Ever feel like your calendar is plotting against you? Same. Between a demanding job in the corporate strategy department of Delivery Hero, intense training sessions, and keeping up with friends, some days I wonder if I’ve secretly cloned myself. (Spoiler: I haven’t. Yet.)

Here’s how I survive the madness of my week and still show up for my workouts, work deadlines, and social life without losing my sanity—or my love for what I do.

Morning: Where the Magic (and Sweat) Happens

My day starts early. Morning workouts are non-negotiable for me. Whether it’s strength training, a tempo run, or a quick HIIT session to bring my heart rate up, this is my sacred “me time.” I’ve learned that if I don’t work out in the morning, my day tends to spiral into procrastination.

To keep my energy up post-workout, I blend a quick protein shake or grab a protein bar before rushing out the door for work, where I have some coffee and fruit.

Midday: Work Hard, Fuel Smart

By 9 AM, I’m deep into my corporate strategist mode. Some meetings, brainstorming sessions, and more spreadsheets and presentations than I care to admit - but hey, I am on good terms with those! - otherwise, I would have changed jobs already (check out A Day In My Life at Delivery Hero).

When I am working from home, finding time to eat can be tricky. Luckily, I discovered Every Foods a while ago and it has become my lifesaver. Their ready-made meals are healthy, balanced, and yet delicious, and (bless them) take just a few minutes to heat up. My current obsession? Their Golden Curry—it’s so good, I sometimes forget I didn’t make it myself. I love that I don’t have to sacrifice taste for convenience.

On office days, we usually go REWE-ing with the team. Their salad bar and warm food counter is a great option for a balance and affordable meal. I wish REWE would sponsor me for saying that... but, I am nowhere near! :)

Evening: The Balancing Act

After work, I tend to catch up with friends over dinner (aka food collaboration) or a casual stroll through the Kiez, attend networking events, or hit a second round of workouts. Yes, you read that right! The social aspect of sports is a trigger for me, so I might join a social run or community workout.

The challenge is staying energized for those evening commitments, especially when I’ve already had a full day of meetings, Excel-ling, and brainstorming sessions with the team. I always make sure to refuel correctly and hydrate throughout the day to keep my body ready for round two.

Night: Recovery is Key

This is the part of the day when I finally slow down. Recovery is just as important as the training itself, and I’ve been focusing a lot on getting better sleep and rest days.

Multitasking is a skill... and I definitely master it. With no time to waste, I have a shower and some light stretching while prepping some veggies and chicken on the air-frier. And well... some other days, I just grab a kebab-salad bowl on the go (80-20... if you know what I mean).

Before bed, it's time for some client edits, plan content for my social media or if I am lucky, just unwind watching Netflix. It is sometimes hard to fall asleep, as I tend to be busy til last minute. One thing that’s really helped? Pillar Performance’s Triple Magnesium Powder. I take it about 30-60 minutes before bed, and it’s been a game-changer for improving my sleep quality and muscle recovery. Bonus: the berry flavor makes it feel like a little nighttime treat. The stats on my Whoop have been improving consistently:

How I Make It Work

Balancing everything isn’t easy, but I’ve learned a few tricks along the way:

1. Plan, Plan, Plan: I map out my workouts, meals (at home or outside), and key tasks (important meetings, deliverables) for the week during the weekend.

2. Listen to Your Body: Rest days are just as important as training days. If I’m feeling drained, I’ll swap a run for a walk, pilates or low-intensity cycling.

3. Lean on Good Habits: Whether it’s fueling with Every Foods or nurturing my recovery with Pillar Performance, having reliable go-tos keeps me on track.

4. Celebrate the Small Wins: Got through a tough meeting? Delivered projects on time and above expectations? Nailed a new PR on my run? I take a moment to appreciate it

Takeaway

Life is busy, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up on your goals—fitness or work. It’s about finding the balance that works for you and embracing the unpredictable, and occasionally overwhelming parts of it.

What’s your secret to balancing work, training, and life? Let me know in the comments—I’m always looking for new tips to add to my routine!