Last Updated: 11 March, 2025
The challenge of achieving a work-life balance has existed for a long time, but harmony between work and life is possible with the right approach and mindset.
1. What does work-life balance mean to you?
Firstly, figure out what work-life balance means to you, as one size does not fit all. There’s no right or wrong answer, as each leader is an individual with unique businesses and visions. You may also find that your work-life balance is different for you at different stages of your business and life.
Recognise the signs that you are overdoing it and then actually do something about it. It may be that your partner has started complaining about how much you are working or you often say you ‘don’t have time’. If this is you, stop and do something about it.
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2. Delegate
Some business owners don’t delegate tasks because they think it will be quicker to do them themselves. This is probably true the first and maybe second time, but if you take the time to explain it to someone who can take over the task, you will be saving time in the long run. Create a ‘To Don’t List’ to help you identify a list of tasks that you can delegate to others.
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3. Prioritise and plan
Treat yourself like a valuable piece of equipment and stick to a maintenance schedule. Try not to do too many things at once and keep one to-do list for both work and home life, as this will help you prioritise the most important tasks.
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4. Stop bad habits
Many business owners think that to be effective, you must always be busy. This can come from a place of fear, fear that if they take their foot off the accelerator, their businesses will fail or that opportunities turned down will never reappear. Often, when they started their businesses, working long hours became the norm, and they’ve just never stopped. Now is the time to break the habit and make time for life activities.
Take time to remember what you are working for and make sure you don’t miss it because you are always working.
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