How do you balance work and personal life when running a business? 😰
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Curious about what works for you?
... And also, what was something you stopped doing because it didn't work?
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As a single Dad and Solo-preneur it's not easy... I try to roll with whatever tasks I can wrap up into something my kids want to do. Carry my laptop a lot but letting go of things I can't control has kept me sane (most times). lol
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No way. The balance is in favor of the business, especially at the very beginning.
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well setting clear boundaries and goals for each will keep you abreast of certain facts 💯
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I focus on quality over quantity. When I'm working, I'm all in, but I also make sure to be fully present during personal time
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It is complicated, really. But I try to keep weekends for personal life :)
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I have found lot of benefit in following Ikigai or similar methods to periodically self evaluate - my strengths, my interests, value I am creating for others, what others need, etc. maintaining a simple sheet tracking this evaluation is super satisfying over time and also helps me prioritize in small chunks. Keep trending to doing what you love, everything else will balance around it if you are personally fulfilled.
I think it really comes down to
1. Making time for self whether it’s therapy, the gym, some hobby, and etc.
2. Understanding what your priorities are and staying true to yourself with them.
3. Being transparent and communicating expectations with those who depend on you
4. Properly level-setting with those in your network.
Many things will pull you in even more directions, but in my opinion, ensuring you are intentional with those things above will help you stay focused and grounded.
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Try to set boundaries early on to carve out personal time, even if it's just an hour a day. Block it on your calendar. Let your team know you're unavailable then. It's easy to let work take over everything, but protecting your personal life will help avoid burnout in the long run. And don't be afraid to ask for help - from family, friends, mentors, or even therapy. Running a biz is tough mentally and emotionally. Gotta take care of yourself first to keep things in balance.
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Often times it is when I am on vacation that I find myself least relax. Even when I am in a rural place like Nepal however, I can find the energy of entrepreneurs around me, the grit of a conservationist working against poachers, and those brief interactions give me the energy to do my longest days---14 hours of vacationing and 8 hours of working and 2 hours of sleep. The flight home is always the moment of deep sleep, even if I am in standing room in economy. While that might seem inhumane, I still think modern travel today is super luxurious compared to 50 years ago with low pressurized cabins etc.
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Often times it is when I am on vacation that I find myself least relax. Even when I am in a rural place like Nepal however, I can find the energy of entrepreneurs around me, the grit of a conservationist working against poachers, and those brief interactions give me the energy to do my longest days---14 hours of vacationing and 8 hours of working and 2 hours of sleep. The flight home is always the moment of deep sleep, even if I am in standing room in economy. While that might seem inhumane, I still think modern travel today is super luxurious compared to 50 years ago with low pressurized cabins etc.