Making time for family

Giving time to your business and idea is so incredibly important, but it’s also vital to give your time to family or whatever your support system is.

I have a difficult time peeling away from work far too often. I feel like I have so much more to do, I’m trying to get ahead. It’s just not really possible when you run your own business. There are always going to be new things to do and on-going projects. I’ve learned to accept that I won’t ever feel caught up or ahead of the game and that’s okay.

Even though I struggle with this a lot, I’m always so thankful when I take that family time and completely disconnect. You hear this so much on every platform - “disconnect” - but do it! Not only for yourself and your family but also for your business. some of my best ideas have come to me when I’m just out taking a break. It’s like as soon as you clear your mind of everything, a solution or idea just comes to you! It’s an amazing breakthrough and a lot of people talk about this happening in the shower or right when you wake up in the morning. This is due to the fact that you completely clear your mind.

Try it for a few hours this week and let me know what ideas came to you in the comments below.

Pictures in this post are from a day we spent with my sister on the beach down the road from us. Even in the cold, winter months, being at the beach is so therapeutic.

L