Finding a healthy balance between your work and personal life is something nearly everyone struggles with. It's not always easy, but it's important to make time for both since, too much of either can be detrimental.
It's been said that "Too much work makes Jack a dull boy," this is certainly true if you devote yourself to your career to the exclusion of everything else. Even if you love your job you may feel consumed by it if it's all you have in your life.
When you devote yourself to one thing, whether it is work or something personal, you may feel overwhelmed by it. Working constantly without taking time off for your may cause problems in both worlds. Everyone needs a little personal time to recharge from time to time.
Maintaining a proper distance between work and your personal life is probably the hardest for people who run their own business. When you're in business for yourself there can be virtually no quitting time. This is particularly true when your business is fledgling and a huge financial investment. Despite the difficulty of doing it, it still is a good idea to find some personal time for you. It will give you time to regroup, so you can go back to work with a renewed vigor. If you don't your personal relationships may suffer.
Starting your own business is a dream for many people. They long for the freedom from having a boss and to be able to set their own hours. Being all about work, however, simply replaces one set of problems for another.
There are numerous reasons for keeping your business and personal life separate. Neither will flourish if you devote too much time to just one.
Anyone can get oversaturated if they immerse themselves in only one area with no respite. Once that happens, it can lead to mistakes which are embarrassing and can have serious consequences. Stepping back for a moment or longer will give you a needed break and the ability to return with a fresh perspective.
We all agree that work is important, but finding time for yourself is just as important. It's not easy to find time for both but it should be a priority. Removing yourself from a situation occasionally, helps to restore your energy and passion.
