Work life balance. I have heard many people scoff at the term is as they believe there is no such thing.
They often tell me, “Not in my life anyway.” I simply smile because I know that we all make choices you the time we have. I have also learned that some of these choices that we make are not helping us get closer to the dreams we wish to achieve .
I believe that every woman (moms included) can achieve a sense of harmony doing the work that they do and in life they wish to create.
Considering that we all have the same amount of time, I have noticed that people spend a lot of time distracted by e-mail notifications, social media update and replies, chat conversations, and meetings that they really don’t need to be attending.
Time is a commodity.
Entrepreneurial women are passionate about the work that they do . They are creative innovative individuals who want to make a difference with their products and services . These women are often self proclaimed workaholics.
Although being a workaholic may seem productive and profitable , it can be a detriment.
Work can become all-consuming and take over your life and your health – and even what matters – most your family.
The entrepreneurial mom focuses on what matters most while achieving her dreams .
Some of the tips and tricks for creating the harmony of work life balance start with personal habits.
Take an inventory. What is working ? What is not working ? What do you need to stop doing ?
Plan and prepare ahead. You cannot skip this step!
Plan out your calendar of events for the next 4 to 6 months. Make your family a priority by booking dates with your spouse or partner and each of your children individually. What networking events do you plan to attend ? Mark them on the calendar. Consider meal planning as well.
If you are familiar with the Pareto principle , you will learn that 80% of the results that you get will have to do with the 20% of time that you spend planning and preparing for your harvest.
Step out of your comfort zone.
Not stepping out of your comfort zone , is the number one thing that holds the entrepreneurial mom back from achieving their dreams. They live their lives based on the fears of what ifs and guilt that they should have been doing something else to support their families .
This can be paralyzing – they just don’t know what to do.
I have been there and I have learned that reading books and listening to audios can help trigger thoughts and ideas but I learned that having accountability of a coach can make a big difference in having the support to take the next step.
Ask for the help you need and hire out what you can – involve your family members if you cannot take the step to hire out. Get them to takeout the trash, stamp the mail, run small errands, or clean the house so you can focus on what you need to do in order to reach your customers.
Make a choice to create a business and life that you love.
Embrace the concept of balance each day by creating habits that support your dreams. After all, you are in charge!
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