The hardest part about being self-employed in an industry which can turn from white hot to ice cold in a single day (I've seen it more than once!), is learning to trust yourself and your business systems.
Early in my career I had more personal time away from the office because my children needed me and it wasn't a choice. But once they were off to college and out of the house, I found myself spending more and more.... and more time in work mode and a whole lot less in life mode.
Fortunately, I've recently realized my life is not in balance.
I'm working on it, but to be honest, it's a daily struggle.
For me, it is hard to step back and mentally detach from the myriad tasks which remain unfinished.
Tonight I was able to put a check mark in the balanced column as I ended a great day to a wonderfully productive week.
Dinner with family at a favorite restaurant, watching the sun go down...
I definitely need to practice this more!
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