Ahh...the last days before schools starts. As an at-home entrepreneur, I long for the regular schedule of the school year. My office hours will once again be predictable and I'll have my office back after sharing it all summer long. And yet.
In the hustle and bustle of the work world it's easy to lose sight of why I left the corporate work environment to begin with. I wanted to be available to my children. I wanted them near me. I wanted to hear about their school day, have the chance to know what's on their minds, etc. Like many at-home entrepreneurs, however, I struggle to balance client needs with kids' needs. And it doesn't seem to get any easier.
This week, I plan to do only the minimum amount of work so that I can drink in the last days of summer with my kids. If yours are school age and headed back to the classroom soon, why not join me? There's plenty of time for work. But the days and hours with children pass swiftly and I don't want to miss any of it. This week, I'm reminding myself why I choose to work at home to begin with. And then I plan to hold fast to this regained knowledge throughout the school year as we move from the lazy days of summer to the potential of fall and all that it brings. That's one of the great things about being my own boss: I can set my own priorities and take a break when I--and my family--need it most.
As you consider the transition from summer to fall, what's the one thing that would make the biggest difference for you if you were to do it? Let me know.
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