We All Need a Day Off, Even Bloggers
Alright I admit it. I am a BLOGaholic.
When I had a real world job I expected to have a day or two off each week. Working seven days a week would lead to fatigue and burnout. Well this is true for online business as your own boss.
When starting an online business, it can be tempting to work all the time to make money online. We want to get ahead, and we know that our success depends almost completely on us. But it is essential to give our body and mind some time for rest and relaxation on a regular basis. Aaaaah fishing…
As They Say – All Work and No Joy
We’ve all heard the saying, “All work and no joy makes James a dull, dull boy.” It’s true that we’re not much fun to be around when we’re strictly business all the time. I am guilty as charged. Work is an important part of our lives, but the fun stuff is important as well.
One of the top reasons that people choose to start their own businesses is so that they can choose their hours. Some want to spend more time with their families, while others have hobbies that they enjoy participating in on a regular basis. But once they get started, they sometimes lose sight of that in favor of growing the business.
If you find yourself working constantly, step back for a moment and think about what you’re missing. You may find that it’s the same things that you wanted to go into business so that you wouldn’t have to miss. If so, schedule some time for those things and don’t let anything get in the way of it.
Working Too Hard Can Be Counterproductive
It takes a lot of hard work to get a business off the ground. In the beginning, many business owners put in long hours in an attempt to get ahead. While putting in some overtime is often necessary, working 60 hours a week every week can be detrimental to our success.
We need some time off to recharge our batteries and attend to other things. Working too hard for too long can affect our concentration, as can worrying about other things that need to be done outside of work. So it is important to schedule time off in order to keep ourselves focused.
Scheduling Time Off When You Don’t Live By a Schedule
Scheduling can be a difficult thing when you’re in business. There are times when you need to work around your clients, and deadlines may necessitate working on a day that you would normally take off. But it is important to schedule some time off every week.
If you find yourself working when you had planned to rest and relax, try to reschedule just like you would if a work-related matter had to be postponed. Getting your work done is essential to your success, but so is taking time for rest and recreation.
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You’re right Webmann, everyone needs a day off to recharge their batteries. That’s why God instituted the sabbath day (Sunday) as a day of rest. Even if you’re not of any faith, it’s worth trying. See if it works out for you. You might gain some new perspective.
Having my office in my home makes it tough to take a day or two off. If I don’t have plans to actually leave the house and do something I tend to drift right back into my office.
It’s a good thing I am married (25 years) because my beautiful wife tries her best to keep me healthy so she makes plans that will get me out now and then.
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Amen. Don’t know how some bloggers can consistently write material day after day after day. They are insane. But mostly, bloggers take it easy on the weekend I noticed since there aren’t as many posts on weekends.
I’ve found that sometimes the time we spend away from our jobs actually helps us with our business. It sounds counterintuitive, but it’s true.
In my case, my job is to create ideas everyday. The days I take a break is when my mind is the most relaxed to come up with my best ideas!
I always need a day or two break after doing a lot of web designs in a short time.
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