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Sometimes when you own a business, it becomes hard to get away from the day-to-day duties that demand your attention. Unfortunately, these activities are important for you to achieve the success for which you are looking. Sadly though, it seems like the ones you love sacrifice the most while you travel down the road to financial and time freedom.
Here are three tips to help you minimize these difficult sacrifices:
1. Give your "family time" your undivided attention. A while back my husband and I went to a business meeting. My husband had a discussion with another member of the same business. He asked the question, "How do you balance work and family time?" The man responded, "Yes, it is difficult at times, but when I'm with my family, I make a conscious effort to give them my undivided attention." So, even though you may have many business things that demand your thoughts and time, don't let those things consume you so much you neglect the real reason you started the trip.
2. Make it a family business. Many times, as a stay-at-home mom, I have many things that grab for my attention, especially our 1 year old son and 3 year old daughter. When I work in the kitchen my children seem to always demand my attention most. When they do, I seize a teaching moment and try to include them in whatever I'm doing. You can do the same in your business. Take some time today to make a list of things your family could help you with in the business.
3. Make vacations a priority. Whether you want to admit it or not, you and your family need a vacation from the hectic waves of life several times a year. No money to vacation? Can't take a vacation because your business demands your time right now? Try a "staycation." A staycation is literally a vacation you take at home. The term staycation gained its popularity in the summer of 2008, during a period of dramatic gas price increases and higher travel costs. With a global economic crisis and record unemployment claims, it looks like staycations are going to be just as popular in 2010. Get your first 5 sample staycation ideas here.
Elizabeth and her husband, Eric Shoop, are the owners of First Kids Furniture. Not only do they sell unique furniture for kids, they also provide some great resources for parents! They're also the visionaries for Build on the Rock Ministries.
Here are three tips to help you minimize these difficult sacrifices:
1. Give your "family time" your undivided attention. A while back my husband and I went to a business meeting. My husband had a discussion with another member of the same business. He asked the question, "How do you balance work and family time?" The man responded, "Yes, it is difficult at times, but when I'm with my family, I make a conscious effort to give them my undivided attention." So, even though you may have many business things that demand your thoughts and time, don't let those things consume you so much you neglect the real reason you started the trip.
2. Make it a family business. Many times, as a stay-at-home mom, I have many things that grab for my attention, especially our 1 year old son and 3 year old daughter. When I work in the kitchen my children seem to always demand my attention most. When they do, I seize a teaching moment and try to include them in whatever I'm doing. You can do the same in your business. Take some time today to make a list of things your family could help you with in the business.
3. Make vacations a priority. Whether you want to admit it or not, you and your family need a vacation from the hectic waves of life several times a year. No money to vacation? Can't take a vacation because your business demands your time right now? Try a "staycation." A staycation is literally a vacation you take at home. The term staycation gained its popularity in the summer of 2008, during a period of dramatic gas price increases and higher travel costs. With a global economic crisis and record unemployment claims, it looks like staycations are going to be just as popular in 2010. Get your first 5 sample staycation ideas here.
Elizabeth and her husband, Eric Shoop, are the owners of First Kids Furniture. Not only do they sell unique furniture for kids, they also provide some great resources for parents! They're also the visionaries for Build on the Rock Ministries.
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