By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Start Your Business Magazine
  • Topics

    Grow, expand and leverage your business..

    Grow your start up business with our experts and industry insiders…

    Get Started

    Quick Links

    • Finance
    • Marketing
    • Technology
    • Business Books
    • Wellness
    • Interviews
    • Franchise

    Our Newsletters

    Our website stores cookies on your computer. They allow us to remember you and help personalise your experience with our site..

    Read our privacy policy for more information.
  • Trending
    TrendingShow More
    Communicate Better
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
    Majority of UK Employees Looking for a New Job
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
  • How To
    How ToShow More
    5 Traps To Avoid When Starting A Clothing Brand
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
    How To Start A Maintenance Business In 8 Easy Steps
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
    Tips for Running a Restaurant in the Most Efficient Way Possible
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
    Becoming self employed…
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
    Vet Start up
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
  • Agenda
    AgendaShow More
    5 Business Tips For Opening A New Office
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
    How Design And Decor Can Boost Your Customer Experience 
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
    Easy Ways to Fireproof Your Small Business
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
    The Importance Of Accountants For Your Business
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
    How Online Coaching Can Help You Reach New Heights in Your Business
    Start Your Business Start Your Business
Reading: Work-Life Balance
Connect
Start Your Business MagazineStart Your Business Magazine
Aa
  • Contact
  • Blog
Search
  • Agenda
  • Blog
  • Finance
  • Growing
  • Marketing
  • Opportunity
  • Starting Up
  • Technology
  • Wellbeing
  • Contact
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
  • RSS
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • Licensing
Copyright © 2014-2023 Ruby Theme Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Work-Life Balance

Start Your Business
Wellbeing
Share
5 Min Read

The Importance Of The Work-Life Balance As A Business Owner

Reports in the news tell us that people are becoming more and more stressed. They are developing depression and anxiety. They are feeling dissatisfied with their lives and where they are heading. You might be one of these people. Even if you’re not, you probably know someone who has experienced at least some of these issues. If so, the reason behind it all could well be that the work-life balance is skewed, and more time is being spent in work than on your life. When this happens, you will feel unhappy and could even develop mental health issues (and some physical ones too). When you are a business owner rather than an employee, these feelings of stress can be even greater. 

Contents
The Importance Of The Work-Life Balance As A Business OwnerMake Sure You Get Me Time  Learn To Say NoCreate Boundaries 

The work-life balance is hugely important, and here are some ways you can put it back on track. 

Make Sure You Get Me Time 

Whether it’s five minutes or an entire weekend away, having some ‘me time’ is hugely important to everyone. What you do with that time is entirely up to you, but it should be spent away from work doing something you enjoy (although you don’t necessarily have to be alone, some people prefer to spend a little time in their own company). 

If you have a hobby, this is time you can put aside to enjoy it. Or you can read a book, go for a walk, play games, take a nap or a long, bubbly bath, head to the gym, browse hot tubs for sale (and then buy one to relax in) or just sit and stare out of the window and meditate where possible. Everyone is different, so everyone’s idea of some perfect me-time will be different too. What’s important is that you do it when you’re starting to feel burned out. If you can prevent your body and mind from becoming exhausted, you will save yourself a lot of pain and problems in the future. 

 Learn To Say No

The word ‘no’ might be tiny, but it is also, it seems, one of the most difficult words to say. Human beings do, for the most part, like to please – it makes us feel good, and it stops any awkward situations from arising; no one wants a confrontation or to fall out with friends and family members. That’s why we say yes so often, even if it means doing something that makes life difficult or that we don’t have the time or skills to do.  

Learning to say no is a huge part of the work-life balance. If you are planning a day out with your family, say no to any extra work that comes in that might put paid to your plans. If you want an early night, say no if your work colleagues ask you out for drinks. Be sensible and think carefully when you are asked to do something; if you need to say no, no is what you must say. 

Create Boundaries 

Boundaries are essential when creating the best work-life balance. It is somewhat easier if you work in an office; once you leave it for the day, you have set a boundary that will be difficult to step over unless you head back to the office. 

However, many people work from home or have access to work emails and systems at home. This is where the boundaries become blurred. Set limits so that you stop work at a specific time and don’t look at emails until the following day, for example, and ensure that your cell phone is switched off or left in another room if possible so that you don’t answer any work calls when you are meant to be having family time. 

TAGGED: header

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Start Your Business March 10, 2022
Share this Article
Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email Copy Link
  • RSS
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • Licensing

Get the latest from us delivered straight to your inbox

Start Your Business Magazine: The Ultimate Business Start Up Guide provides information advice and guidance for entrepreneurs and new business start ups. Get the latest from us delivered directly to your inbox.

Our website stores cookies on your computer. They allow us to remember you and help personalize your experience with our site..

Read our privacy policy for more information.

Copyright 2023 Gambit Interactive Media Limited – All Rights Reserved.

Manage Cookie Consent
We use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Cookies are used for ads personalisation We do this to improve browsing experience as well as show personalized ads. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
Manage options Manage services Manage vendors Read more about these purposes
View preferences
{title} {title} {title}
Join Us!

Sign up to our free newsletter and never miss a hot topic!

Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.
Go to mobile version
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?