Call to share and be featured: How do you manage the work-life balance that comes with being an entrepreneur?
Francesca James
Celebrating, Connecting, Championing Entrepreneurs via The Great British Entrepreneur Awards, UK StartUp Awards, UK Fast Growth Index, The Great British Industry Awards & Ideas Fest AKA Glastonbury for Business
As an entrepreneur, your business often feels like your baby. There are endless tasks, sleepless nights, and constant demands on your time and energy.
Many would argue that the very essence of entrepreneurship challenges the notion of a "balanced" life. Yet, a disproportionate scale can lead to burnout, decreased productivity, and strained personal relationships.
So, the million-dollar question arises: How do you manage the work-life balance that comes with being an entrepreneur?
The Entrepreneurial Dilemma
Many entrepreneurs plunge into their ventures with unwavering passion, viewing every moment dedicated to their business as a step towards success. But while passion drives progress, it's essential to remember that consistent overwork and neglecting personal well-being can stifle creativity and innovation.
In our community, which consists of thousands of entrepreneurs, I often hear echoes of this dilemma. One sentiment is the rollercoaster nature of the entrepreneurial journey. Many express how tired and 'frazzled' they feel. For most, holidays can't come soon enough, although the challenge remains to completely switch off and truly rest.
A Call to Share and Be Featured
We certainly don't have all the answers, but many in our community will have tips that have helped them so we're initiating a user-generated section on our website (widely visited by entrepreneurs), dedicated to entrepreneurs' well-being.
We'd really love for you to share your top tips for maintaining balance, and in return, we'll feature your insights. Your experiences can not only provide validation but also practical strategies for those navigating the same path.
Let's share, support, and learn from one another.
Take part: https://senja.io/p/ideas-forums/r/MfjHdx
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1 年Being an entrepreneur means juggling numerous responsibilities, but finding work-life balance is crucial for success. Prioritizing self-care, setting clear boundaries, and seeking support from loved ones and colleagues can help manage the demands.
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1 年This is at the heart of what I do Francesca. Working with clients helping them get through their demands but doing it without losing themselves amongst it all. Would love to help ??
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1 年People ask me if I'm going to have a second child. My response? My business is my second child. But I can't do skin to skin time with it. I love them both as they grow me in different ways. Prioritising my health has been key to staying in business this long without burning out :-)
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1 年I believe in life balance and having once been through burnout I usually recognise the signs. Staying focused and being one thing at the time and being present is massive. Work when you work. Many Entrepreneurs do late nights and long shifts including me but as long as I enjoy I don't see the problem. Opening up to outsourcing is amazing and I learnt that the hard way. If for example a walk makes all the difference to your wellbeing make sure it goes in the diary like any meeting would and stick to it. I have certainly not got the answers but hope the comments and top tips from others help. Surrounding yourself with likeminded people is my top tip. Family and friends will not always understand so make sure you got a great support network around you. ??
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