Here's how you can balance stress and work-life as an entrepreneur.

I strongly believe that there is no specific definition of work life balance. It is quite subjective, as for one person it can be 50-50 ( of work and personal time) or for other 40-60. However, I feel being self aware and mindful about what works for oneself is the first step. Beside this, making most of our personal time should definitely be our priority ( can be listening to music, chatting with friends, meditating and so on)as this recuperates us further to be more productive in all arenas of life. Apart from this, visually seeing our daily routine( some where on white board or via sticky notes )is one key strategy to get all our work done and feel accomplished.

I find that the most valuable thing I can do that has the highest priority is: to do one thing for my health or well-being FIRST, every day- before beginning my work day. Then when I begin my work, I know I took care of my health, and accomplished something important as I tackle the demands of the day. The second most valuable thing is to already have a schedule set for the day so I can take off running. How does that sound to you?

What one knows is not enough. Be persistent in learning multiple new perspectives. Absorb, synthesize, test, test, and use when whatever test one uses validates. Note that it is self-defeating to opine: “I don’t have time.”

Working with enterpreneurs, I find that their biggest problems are relationship problems. It stems from them paying more attention to their phones than their partners or children. Sometimes we have to set boundaries within ourselves because being an entrepreneur does require a lot of overtime and it can become a 24/7 job. Unfortunately, putting our business ahead of everyone else can easily lead a person down a lonely road.

Some people swear that taking a 15 minute nap completely rejuvenates them. Other people say that if they leave the office for lunch, it frees their mind enough so that they can return refreshed. Stepping outside and feeling the sunshine or talking a walk also makes a big difference for many. And if time is really short, make use of stolen moments at a stop light or a bathroom break to think about someone you love or something that makes you smile.

Balancing stress and work-life as an entrepreneur... When work piles up and there's a huge to-do list of tasks get lined up, it's natural to feel stress and experience the first signs of a burnout. While delegating and outsourcing tasks are one way out, it's still not the complete solution. Taking time off from work to do yoga may not always be feasible. So, under the circumstances, you, the entrepreneur, need to become conscious! How, you ask? By stopping whatever it is that you're doing and starting to pay attention to, let's say, birdcalls, if you're outdoors, will result in full-blown consciousness. You need to stay with it (= consciousness). Conscious, you can experience a work-life balance, where stress takes a back seat.

Solopreneurs really do need connection with other solopreneurs. But even entrepreneurs and big business owners need support and connection outside of their business, because it's not easy to be the boss and also be vulnerable with employees and customers. Keeping boundaries in the work environment saves grief later. And fostering connections with others goes a long way. And I often find that many entrepreneurs/business owners come to see me and other therapists simply because they need a safe, unbiased place to vent out their concerns so they don't bring them home with them or air them out at work.

The people in our lives are the first to tell us when we're out of balance. Take notes of what matters to them, to you personally and to you professionally. Choose to do at least one thing from the non-work category every day. That will create a habit that supports your life and your work.

One thing I found helpful is positive reflection I see that it keeps me smiling ☺ I feel so good about the good old days I think 🤔 we can resolve issues by some of these times I would like to know that I have a blessed weekend outside of the work life I intend to keep the two ✌ lives separate