The Art of Creating Work-Life Balance for Women Entrepreneurs
Choosing effective strategies to balance your personal life and entrepreneurship can seem hectic to maintain, but rest assured that it is possible! Here are a few thoughts to consider when working to create balance in your busy life.
Check in with yourself. How do you feel your work-life balance is right now? Are you at risk for burnout?
Take inventory of your priorities, and review what truly dominates your everyday schedule. Do you have ANY time to maintain a healthy personal life? It is important to take care of yourself first, no matter how busy your company becomes. To keep a growing business in order, you must be your best self! Being your own boss and handling employees can be overwhelming, but the best solution is to prioritize YOU and your needs.
Envision your ideal schedule. What does work-life balance look like to you?
For many of us, a healthy work-life balance looks like having time off to spend with your friend and family, with time to enjoy your favorite hobbies after work as well. Incorporating healthy eating and sleeping patterns might also play a key role in your dream schedule. As women entrepreneurs, we are on a lifelong mission to build external wealth, but it is crucial that we prioritize our internal and physical health as well. Health is wealth! When you’ve decided on your ideal schedule, the next step is adopting strategies that help you to balance work and life priorities.
Strategies for creating work-life balance:
Now that you’re in the process of turning your ideal schedule into a reality, let’s talk strategy.
Start your day with affirmations, so that you can transition into your business mindset with a positive attitude. Approaching your business goals with more excitement than exhaustion can help you to lower the risk of burnout and improve performance.
Next, write down your plans for the day or use your favorite planning app to set daily tasks and goals to achieve. Remember to actually check them off throughout the day! Seeing what you’ve accomplished for the day is motivating. It’s satisfying to know that you are getting things done.
Rest is productive! When you’ve completed your work tasks for the day, step away from your workspace physically and mentally. When it’s time for rest, relax your mind. Silence your emails and calls. Don’t feel pressured to over work yourself, and know when to say no if you’re feeling overwhelmed.
Creating a burnout-proof business balances work and life!
To create a burnout proof business, you have to have a growth mindset. Start by believing in yourself and envisioning yourself living a well-balanced life. You are continuously evolving personally and professionally. Remember why you’re doing the things you’re doing, and take the necessary steps to combat negative thoughts. Reevaluate your mindset and give yourself permission to protect your time and energy. As your mindset shifts, you will be able to look at life with a fresh perspective and find new solutions. When you identify the stressors that are causing you to feel burnt out, create a plan of action that aligns with your idea of a balanced life and hold yourself accountable. The transition from burnout to balance varies for every entrepreneur, but with a strategy in place and an empowered mindset you can create the life you envision.