Tampa Small Business Owners + Parents 6 tips for managing stress.
- Scott Holcomb
- May 15, 2015
- 3 min read
Many small business owners not only in Tampa but around the United States are also parents. Seems a little obvious but it’s true. Not only are small business owners the backbone of this country many are raising families at the same time.
Running a business is tough; being a parent on its own is one of the hardest jobs anyone could take on. Combine the two and the stress can be too much for anyone.
It’s not uncommon to experience guilt and frustration trying to balance both work and family obligations and end up focusing on the things you can’t do or what you’re missing out on.
The key to managing both worlds is focusing on the things that you can accomplish and making the most of the time you have at work, with your family and on your own.
If you are anything like me another key issue is you don’t like being told what to do, especially how to run your business or raise your family. But we all I included, when it boils down to it could use a little help from time to time.
Below are basic steps you can take to manage the stresses of being a small business owner + parent.
6 tips for managing stress for Tampa Small Business Owners + Parents
Get and Stay Organized
Keep your home and office organized. That way, you won’t have to waste time looking for important files or sorting through junk mail.
Keep everything in its assigned place so you know where to find exactly what you need when you need it.
Create a Plan
Use a day planner where you can keep track of both work and home obligations in the same place so you don’t overcommit yourself.
Make a list of what you want to accomplish each month and then break those tasks down by week or even by day. If you keep up with the schedule, you will be less stressed.
Leave a little buffer time in your schedule in case your child care provider cancels, your children get sick or you have to work late.
Work with Your Family
If you bring work home, make sure your home office is kid-proof by keeping important papers out of reach and placing child-safe latches on your desk drawers.
Set up an area in your home office for your children to do “work” with you, such as coloring or doing puzzles.
Communicate with your partner about what you need to support you, and be supportive back. Remind your partner how grateful you are for him or her.
Break Out of the 9-to-5
If you are able to set your own schedule, prioritize the tasks that you must accomplish during peak working hours and complete other tasks in the early morning or later in the evening when your children are sleeping.
Remain One Step Ahead
Take a few minutes out of your evening to set out school clothes, make your children’s lunches and set up the coffeepot. Your mornings will be less chaotic.
Get up before your children to exercise, take a shower and get some work done.
Make Time for You
Set aside some time each day that is devoted to you. Use this time to relax or do something you’ve been meaning to do, even if it is just for a few minutes.
Taking care of yourself is one of the greatest things you can do for your kids and your job. Eat right, exercise and get as much rest as you can.
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