One problem the owner of a small business can have is the obligation they feel to work 7 days a week and any number of hours a day. To some, especially those newly in business, this may sound like a virtue. However, without setting strict limits on the time a business owner spends working in their business, there is a big danger of getting bogged down and lowering personal productivity.
During the last few years there have been numerous studies pointing to the fact that the most productive people in business are the individuals who have created balance in their lives. It’s very important to remind ourselves that we have priorities in our lives other than our businesses. We have our families, our health, our friends, our community, etc.
So, avoid personal burnout and maximize personal productivity. Set up a structure where you: 1. Identify your important priorities, and, 2. Schedule specific times and/or days devoted strictly to those priorities. Another big benefit: You will be a lot more fun to be around!
