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How to Create a Work/Life Balance as a Small Business Owner

How to Create a Work/Life Balance as a Small Business Owner How to Create a Work/Life Balance as a Small Business Owner

Life can be hectic! So can owning and running your own small business. Balancing it all with the rest of your responsibilities outside of work, as well as time for friends, family and self-care can be quite difficult to navigate without a plan. Here are some tips on how to find a work/life balance as a small business owner:

 

- Create and make time for a regular self-care practice that meets your needs and makes you feel taken care of. This can consist of many different things, such as: 

 

Find a calming/relaxing hobby that helps you take care of your mental health and makes you feel recharged after completing it (yoga, meditation, a self-care practice, walking outside, and painting are all great options to start with). 

 

Taking mental health days when needed (breaks from work, time alone, time with friends, time to complete your calming/relaxing hobby, and time to sleep are great ways to de-stress during a mental health day). 

 

Creating a daily/weekly/monthly plan with a multi-pronged approach to make managing and maintaining your mental health a non-negotiable priority: i.e. - Talking to a doctor/naturopath/therapist regularly, marking off time to make your mental health a priority, reaching out to a family member or friend for support, looking into local resources that are available to you, or whatever you think will help your mental health out the most as this plan should be very personal to your own needs!

 

- As your business grows, hire out for smaller jobs and/or hire more staff members to delegate to, in order to break up your workload. Read more on How to Successfully Delegate as a Business Owner from a previous blog post by clicking here...

 

- Schedule in non-negotiable time to spend with family and friends on a regular basis so that it becomes natural to make time for loved ones in your busy schedule 

 

- Focus daily on your mental health and make sure that you're taking the necessary time for healthy practices to ensure that you're functioning at your best. Make changes where possible to get back on track if you're having a difficult time and need a mental health reset. Read more on How To Maintain Mental Health And Wellness For You And Your Staff by clicking here. (Please make sure to seek professional help if you ever feel in over your head and aren't sure how to get yourself out! Caring for your mental health is incredibly important and often times reaching out to the multitude of resources that are available for help is the best possible option.)

 

By implementing these practices into the way that you run your business and manage your time as an owner, you will be able to create a curated balance between your work and personal life, while also taking the time you need to rest and recharge regularly. 

 

Want to read more small business-related tips and tricks? Click here to browse our Redefining Barter Blog Gallery

 

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