20 tips for maintaining a healthy work/life balance – Page 3 of 3 – StartupSmart

13. Do what you love

 

Make time for something you love – other than work – and give it the time it deserves. It will energise and refresh you, and enable you to nurture the creative thought that is essential to every business owner.

 

14. Be realistic

 

At the end of each working day, perform a little self-analysis. Ask yourself what worked today, what didn’t, what went wrong and how the issue can be fixed.

 

Remember there are thousands of businesses just like yours learning the same lessons every day. Don’t forget to tap into the valuable resources around you – your peers – for help.

 

15. Step out

 

Working for yourself can get lonely, so schedule some phone calls or coffee time with like-minded business owners to discuss ideas and offer each other support.

 

16. Get a business coach

 

Find the cash for a business coach. That way, you can find out sooner rather than later how to get rid of bad habits and implement good ones.

 

17. Meet clients halfway – literally

 

Don’t always agree to meet a client at their office. Instead, meet halfway, perhaps at a café or restaurant. This will save you time and energy, not to mention money spent on travel.

 

18. Manage your mind

 

When fear or self-doubt or anxiety creeps in, do some work on your mental health such as meditation or reading a business book.

 

Alternatively, spend time with someone who will lift you up and support you.

 

19. Take a break

 

Remember to take time out throughout your day.

 

Some tasks are easier than others, so if you find yourself with an hour up your sleeve, be realistic about whether you can “afford” to rest or not.

 

You might not have time every day to simply sit and “be”, but do your best to give yourself a lunch break.

 

Also, make a point of getting up and stretching every 15 minutes. It will help you become clearer, more focused and more productive.

 

20. Have that holiday

 

Make time for a holiday and book in breaks, at least quarterly. Even a long weekend every quarter is better than nothing.

 

But remember to advise your clients and customers as far in advance as possible.