All Work No Play?
As you read that title you are probably asking yourself the same thing. How is it possible to only work, work, work and not have down time? Well, I’m here to tell you that there is no such thing. We must, and I repeat we MUST make time for ourselves and our families. Most importantly you must schedule ‘down-time’ for you.
One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make is the lack of scheduling time for themselves. It is understood that you are building a business that requires many hours. However, without down-time you will be spiraling downward very quickly. Time is needed to let your mind relax as well as your body. In order to successfully accomplish this incredible feat you should keep a schedule. Yes, you’ve heard it all before but have you actually applied what you have heard?
Many times we are our own worse critics which of course is only detrimental to our health, our relationships and not to mention our business. Consider this your pep talk and your reminder that you MUST take time to refocus, reanalyze and simply refreshen your mind. In order to do this and be successful you must schedule the down-time as well. As silly as it sounds we can get very occupied with our agendas and neglect to make time for the most important people in our lives.
One of the main purposes folks start their own business is for financial freedom, and success as well as the ability to spend more time with their loved ones. So, let’s not forget the later, our loved ones and you will indeed succeed.
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That’s great insight! I have plenty of time to “play,” as I SAH w/ my 3yo DS and he demands a lot of playtime attention. However, that means that I have to take most of my leisure time (DS’ naptime, mainly, and some time after DH gets home from work) to work on my business.
So my challenge is to make time completely for myself–no work–and to spend at least some time each evening w/DH and DS before DS goes to bed.