The Challenge
Elana Graham, a cybersecurity entrepreneur and mother of three, found herself caught in the relentless cycle that defines so many high-achievers. As the founder of her own cybersecurity business for the past six years, she was managing the demands of a growing company while navigating the complexities of military family life—her husband’s Navy career required relocations every two years. Despite her professional success, Elana realized that personal goals were consistently getting missed as she prioritized everything and everyone else first.
The reality gap was stark: she had never truly focused on herself. With constant business demands, three children, and the instability of frequent moves, Elana was experiencing the classic symptoms of high-performer burnout—feeling constantly busy, emotionally drained, and struggling to find sustainable balance. The risk was significant: continued burnout could impact both her business leadership and family well-being, especially given the unique stresses of military family life.
The Work
Elana’s approach began with the I.Liv Pilot Cohort, where she committed to integrating personal development into her existing routine rather than adding another demanding program. She established a daily 10-minute ritual that fit seamlessly into her morning: coffee, sitting quietly, and engaging with the I.Liv app.
- Created a sustainable morning routine that prioritized personal reflection before daily demands
- Established monthly check-ins with two Navy colleagues from the pilot cohort, extending the benefits beyond individual use
- Integrated priority-setting practices that helped her allocate time appropriately across work, life, and personal goals
- Maintained existing productivity systems while adding the focusing element that had been missing
- Adapted the practice through relocations, proving its portability and consistency across life changes
The strategic goal was clear: create a foundation for intentional living that could withstand the demands of entrepreneurship and military family life while ensuring personal goals received appropriate attention.
The Outcome
Within the pilot period, Elana experienced measurable improvements in both her professional effectiveness and personal well-being. She reports significantly reduced feelings of burnout and notes that daily stressors “don’t bother her as much,” indicating improved emotional resilience. The 10-minute daily practice became foundational to her routine, proving sustainable even through military relocations.
Most importantly, she successfully began focusing on herself for the first time, while maintaining her business operations and family responsibilities. The practice enhanced her existing productivity systems rather than replacing them, creating better prioritization of time across all life areas.
What It Meant
Elana avoided the trajectory toward deeper burnout that affects many entrepreneur-parents, particularly those in high-stress environments like military families. She gained a portable foundation for intentional living that travels with her family’s relocations and adapts to changing circumstances.
The operational improvements extended beyond personal benefits—her enhanced emotional resilience and clearer prioritization directly support her ability to lead her cybersecurity business effectively. Perhaps most significantly, the pilot cohort created lasting connections with fellow participants, demonstrating I.Liv’s ability to foster meaningful professional relationships centered on holistic well-being.
I.Liv provided what traditional productivity tools couldn’t: a way to ensure that in the midst of managing everything else, she never again loses sight of herself.