Lately, I have had a lot of conversations around work life balance. Is it even such a thing? I’m not sure…
As an entrepreneur, life is business. If you choose wisely, it overlaps with life and you might not even know if you are working or just life-ing.
That is something you get to do, it’s a glorious place to be.
Yet, I truly believe fully disconnecting from bill-paying-things, is essential to be able to come back with fresh energy, perspective and creativity.
When I first started my business, I remember my mom (who is one of my biggest supporters) always reminded me to take time off. I worked a lot. However, in the beginning of entrepreneurship, it might be the only way to get off the ground and find your way. I genuinely love business, figuring it all out and getting to support my clients…so it can be a lot of work later too.
But she is right, there needs to be breaks even if you are passionate and love what you do.
I started to schedule a Creative/Active Day every week, where I am only able to work with my hands (not on a computer) and do physical activities (which is my other love in life). Having it on the schedule helped me be sure to take the day off from work.
Now, I blend it into my everyday life, so I don’t have to work but get to work. I take a break to do something else if I want to. It is a much more peaceful place to be, it’s enjoying business life in a different way.
That might sound a little fluffy, but I still have a fairly structured schedule, because I do believe freedom comes with structure.
Now, I have taken on my mothers role, to remind others that life is not about things you have to do. I would say the only reason to fill the day with get-stuff-done’s, is if you are working towards something specific and hopefully towards changing that.
Life is beyond precious.
I believe work should be enjoyable and fun and it should not be everything, because then you miss out on life, so choose wisely what fills your life and how you blend it all together.
Trust me. you won't regret figuring that out now.
