On a recent episode of the Hey Docs! Podcast, Jill sat down with powerhouse entrepreneur and Be It Till You See It podcast host, Lesley Logan. Together, they dug into a challenge nearly every business owner (and doctor) wrestles with: how to trade perfectionism for productivity without burning out. From her early days in high-end retail to building a thriving Pilates empire, Lesley shared hard-won wisdom on what it takes to prioritize yourself, protect your energy, and build habits that actually stick.
Lesley’s career pivot from luxury retail to Pilates wasn’t just a job change. It was a reset. What looked like a “dream role” turned out to be draining, while Pilates reconnected her to her body, her joy, and ultimately, her purpose. Her story is a reminder that fulfillment doesn’t come from the title on your business card, but from alignment with the work that truly fuels you.
Perfectionism is the double-edged sword most high achievers know all too well. Lesley opened up about how chasing “perfect” can stall progress, sap creativity, and keep you stuck. Instead of trying to eliminate it altogether, she encourages recognizing when perfectionism helps raise the bar and when it’s just getting in the way. That awareness is the first step to channeling it productively.
One of Lesley’s go-to strategies for protecting her energy is smart delegation. Enter the “joy drain list.” By listing out tasks that light her up versus those that drag her down, she gets clarity on what to outsource. The payoff is more time and headspace for the projects that actually move the needle.
Doctors, listen up. Burnout is real, and Lesley makes the case for treating self-care like a non-negotiable business appointment. By restructuring her calendar and setting boundaries around what only she could do, she gave herself permission to rest without guilt and came back sharper, more creative, and more effective.
Lesley’s philosophy on habits is refreshingly simple: stop trying to overhaul your life in one giant leap. Instead, start small. Focus on one or two changes that feel doable, nail those consistently, and then stack new habits on top. Progress, not perfection, is the name of the game.
Lesley Logan’s story is proof that success isn’t about doing everything. It is about doing the right things. By letting go of perfectionism, outsourcing strategically, and building habits that support both business and life, she’s created a sustainable rhythm that many of us can learn from.
If this resonates, check out the full episode of the Hey Docs! Podcast with Lesley, dive into her Be It Till You See It podcast, or explore her online Pilates platform. Whether you’re an orthodontist, entrepreneur, or just someone trying to juggle it all, Lesley’s insights will help you reclaim your time, energy, and joy.