Rest as an Entrepreneur
When you're the face of the business (especially as a solopreneur), rest can feel complicated. - We are soo deeply passionate about our work that our minds are a constant buzz of new ideas, growth strategies, content writing and moments to capture. - We are the boss so there is no one telling us to clock out, to go home. - Often we've set ourselves up so the pay cheque only comes when you do the work, there is no salary paying for days off.
When you do choose to rest, does the guilt come along with you?
As a previous life coach for women in business, I often think about the businesses we're building and the lives we're creating alongside them.
Are we building a business that supports our life?
Or a life that supports our business?
I'd love to hear your thoughts.
What is the hardest part about resting as an entrepreneur? 📷 Erika Howard
Katie, I was just stressing about this yesterday! I had a huge event over this past weekend for 3 days and I have been playing catch up on rest. It takes me time to recover after activities with a lot of people, noise, etc. I have been feeling guilty about it, though, because I haven't been feeling as up to doing some of my business prep work and online classes. I know that there isn't really a rush, but I am also doing this to better life for my family. I think that's where feminine guilt comes in. We as women just seem to feel more responsible for so many things! One thing that was mentioned at my conference, by coach Mary Tabak, was the message of putting our own oxygen masks on before putting on our child's or neighbours. I keep trying to remember that. I cannot pour from an empty (or full but tired lol) cup! 🩷