Comments on: The Business Case for Work-Life Balance :: Part I http://inspired.entrepreneur.com/2007/08/31/the-business-case-for-work-life-balance-part-i/ Exceptional marketing, branding and entrepreneurship Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:21:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: sue http://inspired.entrepreneur.com/2007/08/31/the-business-case-for-work-life-balance-part-i/#comment-517 sue Sat, 01 Sep 2007 01:48:04 +0000 http://inspired.entrepreneur.com/2007/08/31/the-business-case-for-work-life-balance-part-i/#comment-517 "And if I hadn’t experienced that burnout, where would I be today?" I've asked myself that question before too since I seriously flamed out a few years ago. I would like to think that if I hadn't flamed out I'd be doing great things, a leader my field, and so on. But the truth of the matter is that I'd still probably be burnt out, doing mediocre work because of it, and never really realize my potential. I'd be like everyone else. Average. When I flamed out I was miserable -- I hated yesterday, today, and I felt like I had no future. A lot of people never leave that place of misery, looking back at what might have been. It has taken a lot of time to realize it but flaming out is one of the best things that ever happened to me. Maybe it wasn't so much the flaming out but the lessons learned in picking myself back up. And all the strength and character gained.(Fill in a bunch more positives yourself since its Friday night and I need to go out and have fun.) And a greater appreciation for today. Today I know so much more about myself from recovering from burnout and I can use everything I gained to build the future I want for myself. That future looks a lot different than it did a few years ago, so much more wide open and full of potential beyond my dreams. How to recover from burn out? Invest in yourself. This is something you can't half ass. Either fully commit to investing in yourself or forget it. Anything less than fully committing to investing in yourself is a waste of time and energy. And when you do invest, don't forget to be patient...sometimes it takes a while for those dividends mature. “And if I hadn’t experienced that burnout, where would I be today?”

I’ve asked myself that question before too since I seriously flamed out a few years ago. I would like to think that if I hadn’t flamed out I’d be doing great things, a leader my field, and so on. But the truth of the matter is that I’d still probably be burnt out, doing mediocre work because of it, and never really realize my potential. I’d be like everyone else. Average.

When I flamed out I was miserable — I hated yesterday, today, and I felt like I had no future. A lot of people never leave that place of misery, looking back at what might have been.

It has taken a lot of time to realize it but flaming out is one of the best things that ever happened to me. Maybe it wasn’t so much the flaming out but the lessons learned in picking myself back up. And all the strength and character gained.(Fill in a bunch more positives yourself since its Friday night and I need to go out and have fun.) And a greater appreciation for today.

Today I know so much more about myself from recovering from burnout and I can use everything I gained to build the future I want for myself. That future looks a lot different than it did a few years ago, so much more wide open and full of potential beyond my dreams.

How to recover from burn out? Invest in yourself. This is something you can’t half ass. Either fully commit to investing in yourself or forget it. Anything less than fully committing to investing in yourself is a waste of time and energy. And when you do invest, don’t forget to be patient…sometimes it takes a while for those dividends mature.

]]> By: Neena http://inspired.entrepreneur.com/2007/08/31/the-business-case-for-work-life-balance-part-i/#comment-518 Neena Sat, 01 Sep 2007 03:05:25 +0000 http://inspired.entrepreneur.com/2007/08/31/the-business-case-for-work-life-balance-part-i/#comment-518 There is something to be said about organization - it really is everything. There is an incredible improvment in my psyche on the days that I have everything organized, a neat house, a clean desk, and to do lists ready and waiting. On the days where chaos reigns - that is when burnout sets in. There is something to be said about organization - it really is everything. There is an incredible improvment in my psyche on the days that I have everything organized, a neat house, a clean desk, and to do lists ready and waiting. On the days where chaos reigns - that is when burnout sets in.

]]> By: GoalGuru.com http://inspired.entrepreneur.com/2007/08/31/the-business-case-for-work-life-balance-part-i/#comment-525 GoalGuru.com Sat, 01 Sep 2007 16:54:24 +0000 http://inspired.entrepreneur.com/2007/08/31/the-business-case-for-work-life-balance-part-i/#comment-525 The most common red flag and indicator of burnout I see (when people in crisis come to me for coaching) is when one's business and workload causes the unintentional neglect of the other vital areas of your life like your family, relationships and your health. Balance is good, harmony is better. Does your business add to and compliment the other areas of your life or does it detract from them? Sure we all have those busy times but over the course of time, does it take over and swallow the rest of your life? My definition of Success has more to do with joy than it does money. When the joy is there and all areas are living in harmony, that is true wealth. The money always follows when you live day to day in a joyful state. Most entrepreneurs spend 99% of their time designing and planning their business and 1% of their time designing the rest of their life. And it's easy to turn it around once you become conscious of that. So glad you're talking about this Wendy. Live Your Dreams, Jill Koenig Author, Coach and Motivational Speaker http://www.GoalGuru.com The most common red flag and indicator of burnout I see (when people in crisis come to me for coaching) is when one’s business and workload causes the unintentional neglect of the other vital areas of your life like your family, relationships and your health.

Balance is good, harmony is better. Does your business add to and compliment the other areas of your life or does it detract from them? Sure we all have those busy times but over the course of time, does it take over and swallow the rest of your life?

My definition of Success has more to do with joy than it does money. When the joy is there and all areas are living in harmony, that is true wealth. The money always follows when you live day to day in a joyful state.

Most entrepreneurs spend 99% of their time designing and planning their business and 1% of their time designing the rest of their life. And it’s easy to turn it around once you become conscious of that.

So glad you’re talking about this Wendy.

Live Your Dreams,

Jill Koenig
Author, Coach and Motivational Speaker

http://www.GoalGuru.com

]]> By: KitchAnn http://inspired.entrepreneur.com/2007/08/31/the-business-case-for-work-life-balance-part-i/#comment-542 KitchAnn Mon, 03 Sep 2007 15:31:38 +0000 http://inspired.entrepreneur.com/2007/08/31/the-business-case-for-work-life-balance-part-i/#comment-542 Some really good points have been made. I am about to move my work out of my house in an effort to keep my sanity. The thought of the new overhead expenses makes me work harder (or worry harder) but I think it will be worth not seeing my work all around me in the evenings. It's also the right time. I can't plan to grow my business if it stays in the house. All I need to do now is figure out how to keep the afternoon power nap. Some really good points have been made. I am about to move my work out of my house in an effort to keep my sanity. The thought of the new overhead expenses makes me work harder (or worry harder) but I think it will be worth not seeing my work all around me in the evenings.

It’s also the right time. I can’t plan to grow my business if it stays in the house.

All I need to do now is figure out how to keep the afternoon power nap.

]]> By: Julie Lenzer Kirk http://inspired.entrepreneur.com/2007/08/31/the-business-case-for-work-life-balance-part-i/#comment-564 Julie Lenzer Kirk Wed, 05 Sep 2007 21:36:56 +0000 http://inspired.entrepreneur.com/2007/08/31/the-business-case-for-work-life-balance-part-i/#comment-564 When you follow your passion, owning a business can be just like raising kids: the toughest job you'll ever love! Burnout can come when you've lost that passion but as you experienced, it often opens the door to your NEXT level. Can't wait to read more! Julie Lenzer Kirk Author, "The ParentPreneur Edge: What Parenting Teaches About Building a Successful Business" When you follow your passion, owning a business can be just like raising kids: the toughest job you’ll ever love!

Burnout can come when you’ve lost that passion but as you experienced, it often opens the door to your NEXT level.

Can’t wait to read more!

Julie Lenzer Kirk
Author, “The ParentPreneur Edge: What Parenting Teaches About Building a Successful Business”

]]> By: Knowing When to Work Like a Dog and Go For Broke! - eMoms at Home - The Internet Home Business Blog for Moms & Dads http://inspired.entrepreneur.com/2007/08/31/the-business-case-for-work-life-balance-part-i/#comment-573 Knowing When to Work Like a Dog and Go For Broke! - eMoms at Home - The Internet Home Business Blog for Moms & Dads Thu, 06 Sep 2007 18:45:36 +0000 http://inspired.entrepreneur.com/2007/08/31/the-business-case-for-work-life-balance-part-i/#comment-573 [...] Again, working hard is not something you should be doing all of the time - not only is it bad for your heath, but in my experience lack of work-life balance may actually put you out of business. [...] […] Again, working hard is not something you should be doing all of the time - not only is it bad for your heath, but in my experience lack of work-life balance may actually put you out of business. […]

]]> By: The Risks and Rewards of Making Big Business Changes - eMoms at Home - The Internet Home Business Blog for Moms & Dads http://inspired.entrepreneur.com/2007/08/31/the-business-case-for-work-life-balance-part-i/#comment-655 The Risks and Rewards of Making Big Business Changes - eMoms at Home - The Internet Home Business Blog for Moms & Dads Fri, 28 Sep 2007 18:55:16 +0000 http://inspired.entrepreneur.com/2007/08/31/the-business-case-for-work-life-balance-part-i/#comment-655 [...] comfort zone, rely on the advice and support of others,  you’ll have to stay focused when all you want is a break, and you’ll have to risk a lot in order to get to the next [...] […] comfort zone, rely on the advice and support of others,  you’ll have to stay focused when all you want is a break, and you’ll have to risk a lot in order to get to the next […]

]]> By: Weekend Conversation :: What’s the Worst Part About Working at Home - eMoms at Home - The Internet Home Business Blog for Moms & Dads http://inspired.entrepreneur.com/2007/08/31/the-business-case-for-work-life-balance-part-i/#comment-727 Weekend Conversation :: What’s the Worst Part About Working at Home - eMoms at Home - The Internet Home Business Blog for Moms & Dads Sat, 13 Oct 2007 13:57:50 +0000 http://inspired.entrepreneur.com/2007/08/31/the-business-case-for-work-life-balance-part-i/#comment-727 [...] But as Wendy H pointed out earlier, there tends to be some romanticism about working at home - and I think we all know full well that sometimes running a home business isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.  In fact, I’ll reiterate that if you can’t balance work and home life well and keep yourself motivated and productive, working at home can put you out of business. [...] […] But as Wendy H pointed out earlier, there tends to be some romanticism about working at home - and I think we all know full well that sometimes running a home business isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.  In fact, I’ll reiterate that if you can’t balance work and home life well and keep yourself motivated and productive, working at home can put you out of business. […]

]]> By: DSD-Pro Business Reports » Digi-Scrap Business Report Issue #0003 http://inspired.entrepreneur.com/2007/08/31/the-business-case-for-work-life-balance-part-i/#comment-1054 DSD-Pro Business Reports » Digi-Scrap Business Report Issue #0003 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:06:11 +0000 http://inspired.entrepreneur.com/2007/08/31/the-business-case-for-work-life-balance-part-i/#comment-1054 [...] Piercall an entrepreneur and mom wrote a two-part article about balance work and home life In the first half of her article she talks about peoples misunderstanding of the time spent working [...] […] Piercall an entrepreneur and mom wrote a two-part article about balance work and home life In the first half of her article she talks about peoples misunderstanding of the time spent working […]

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