It would be an understatement to say that the global economic market is not ideal. In reality, it is far from it. Prices have continuously been soaring in every market from real estate to retail. However, in addition to our spending habits, this global economic situation has also taken a toll on our work ethic and work-life balance.
Namely, young entrepreneurs are slowly adopting a new work ethic. It implies being available and alert come hell or high water. The line between personal life and work obligations will thus become blurred only to disappear altogether further down the road.
While financially profitable, this kind of career-driven schedule will ultimately lead to an unhealthy work-life balance. Priorities are then inverted and self-development takes a back seat. To prevent such events, this article will look into just some of the possibilities for young entrepreneurs to create a healthy work-life balance.
Delegate – the freedom of letting go
In general, young entrepreneurs are most known for their ambition and while there is nothing inherently wrong with their drive for success, there are possible risks that come with it – the most notable one being an unwillingness to delegate. It is not uncommon for young entrepreneurs to create a mindset according to which they need to be the person that completes each and every task. This way of thinking is also often followed by excuses such as “it is easier to just do it myself” or “it takes less time to do it myself”.
However, task delegation has several benefits to it. For one, entrepreneurs are no longer overwhelmed and overworked with the risk of getting a disease. They are thus given additional time to focus on the most crucial tasks in the business. Furthermore, through delegation, other employees stand to acquire a new skill set. In turn, they become more valuable and independent workers on whom the entrepreneurs can rely.
Date – the fun of swiping right
Once they have mastered the art of task delegation, young entrepreneurs will be met with something unusual – additional free time. While it can be spent in an abundance of different ways, one of the most beneficial may just be dating or, in more romantic terms, finding that special someone to spend rainy weekends with.
With that said, meeting someone new and exceptional is still time-consuming regardless of a work schedule. Because of this, young entrepreneurs should take a chance with online dating. This form of dating is widely accessible and may introduce you to a pool of people you would have never met in your day-to-day life. In addition, dating sites allow you to avoid the unpleasant conversation of defining your relationship. For instance, popular sugar dating apps define what you are searching for from the start, while others invite you to state what type of relationship you are in search of.
Break – the importance of cooling off
Thus far, this article has discussed the importance of delegating tasks at the office and creating opportunities for a more engaging personal life. However, creating a healthy work-life balance is not solely about leaving the business side at the office. Rather, it also concerns what entrepreneurs will do during their workday. Namely, most ambition-driven entrepreneurs will work without taking longer (much-deserved) breaks throughout the day.
Again, while financially beneficial, this practice also comes with severe consequences. The first and most notable one is the risk of burning out. Without taking a moment to clear our minds, it may be difficult to focus on the task at hand leading to additional stress and anxiety. Thus, young entrepreneurs should strive to find time for breaks within their busy schedules.
This time can be spent having lunch, taking a walk, or even meditating – whichever activity is beneficial for recentering your mind and focus. Once you step back into the office, you will surely feel more relaxed, focused, and ready to tackle the remaining tasks for that day!
While this article has discussed three aspects of creating a healthier work-life balance, there is one idea at the center of all three – that is learning how to put yourself first. Businesses, meetings, and quarterly financial reports will all come and go, your life is what will remain constant.
So, the next time you think about overbooking your schedule, ask yourself – is it worth it?
