Finding the balance between your personal life and your business

Let me tell you that it can be a challenging task, especially for entrepreneurs and small business owners who often wear many hats and have a lot on their plate.

Keep in mind that when I started in the world of entrepreneurship, I was excited and I didn't mind staying up late at night working and thinking about my business and how to improve. However, in those years I was lucky enough to come across people who were older but, above all, more experienced than me, who taught me the importance of disconnecting and paying more attention to my personal life.?

That is why, in today's article, I have collected a series of tips that have helped me to find that balance between my "two lives".

#1 Organize your time

One of the most important things you can do to find a balance is to keep your time organized. This means setting specific times of the day when you will work and times when you will be off duty. It's super important to make plans with friends and family, to unwind and think about things other than work. Having a schedule will help you stay organized and can make it easier to find a balance between your personal life and your business.

However, it is also important to be flexible. This means being open to change and adjusting your time as needed. It also means being open to the possibility that your balance will change at different times in your life - there will be times when you will be more work-focused and times when you will be less work-focused, and you need to know that this is completely okay.

#2 Learn to say no

Saying yes to everything not only saps your energy, but also fills your agenda with events, commitments and meetings, which often take you away from your objectives and take up all your time. It can be difficult to say no, but it is important to set limits and boundaries. Saying no to certain opportunities or requests, both work and personal, can help you maintain a balance in your life.

#3 Use technology to your advantage

Technology can be a great tool to help you find balance between your personal life and your business. This means setting up automatic reminders and notifications, using apps to track time and manage tasks… This sounds silly, but believe me, it has saved me from a lot of things!

Balance is a journey, not a destination, and requires continuous efforts and adjustments. Finding the perfect work-life balance is fundamental to mental health. So I hope these tips will help you, as they have helped me (and continue to help me) throughout my life to find it.

More to watch and read:

https://www.ted.com/talks/ashley_whillans_3_rules_for_better_work_life_balance