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Posted On: October 24th 2026, 12:07 pm
I quit my 9-to-5 for more freedom. So why was I working more than ever?
When I became self-employed, I imagined having all this freedom and flexibility. Instead, I found myself working more hours than ever, and my brain never seemed to shut off.
Over the years, we’ve made two changes that have really helped us avoid burnout.
1. Having a dedicated studio space so we can separate work from home.
2. Being intentional about taking at least one day a week completely off to focus on family.
Neither is perfect, and I’m still guilty of answering emails on my days off.
But one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned about owning a business is that free time doesn’t just happen. You have to create it.
Day 13 of my 30-day yapping challenge.
Fellow business owners, what’s one thing you do to avoid burnout?
#EntrepreneurLife #SmallBusinessOwner #SelfEmployed #WorkLifeBalance #BusinessOwner YappingChallenge
When I became self-employed, I imagined having all this freedom and flexibility. Instead, I found myself working more hours than ever, and my brain never seemed to shut off.
Over the years, we’ve made two changes that have really helped us avoid burnout.
1. Having a dedicated studio space so we can separate work from home.
2. Being intentional about taking at least one day a week completely off to focus on family.
Neither is perfect, and I’m still guilty of answering emails on my days off.
But one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned about owning a business is that free time doesn’t just happen. You have to create it.
Day 13 of my 30-day yapping challenge.
Fellow business owners, what’s one thing you do to avoid burnout?
#EntrepreneurLife #SmallBusinessOwner #SelfEmployed #WorkLifeBalance #BusinessOwner YappingChallenge
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