sábado, 6 de febrero de 2016

Five Ways to Balance Business and Life Goals

  • Get help as soon as you can
When you start a new business you will rightly work extra hard to make it a success, however as soon as you are able to afford assistance without sacrificing profits, then hire someone even if that someone is a virtual assistant. Extra help will free you up to handle bigger tasks and knock off of work early to recharge your batteries.
  • Flexibility
Rome wasn’t built in a day and your business won’t be either, simply realize that there is more to life than working all the time. Build in time for your family, yourself and family activities instead of finding more excuses to work. Keep your schedule somewhat flexible to account for any changes that may happen. 
  • Communicate
Keep your family in the loop about what is going on with business, if you need help from them, then ask. Make sure that you make decisions together as much as you can, so that no one misunderstands what is going on. Even though it is your business enterprise, it is a family concern in many ways. I always sit down with my wife on a Monday morning a tell her what I have planned for the week, she does the same with me and we both take into account the time we want to spend with each other, this helps us keep business and life in balance.
  • Use time wisely
Time management is always important, even if you don’t own a business. While the week is mostly for work related goals, let the weekends mean family oriented goals. Adjust your schedule to take off a Friday now and then for a long weekend getaway with the family. When you are working, divide tasks to get everything done in the allotted time frame and learn to manage your time better and schedule and prioritize the tasks that need to be carried out.
  • Always Enjoy Yourself
If you are not happy with your life or with your business, then nothing you do will matter all that much. You won’t be motivated in either area. Does the business seem to be sucking you dry? Take a new perspective on your goals, change the business or get out of it. The same goes for your life. Making changes can lead to more fulfillment and success, life is simply too short not to get pleasure from it.

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