Realistic Ways to Maintain Work-Life Balance With a Side Hustle
If you work a nine-to-five, you know how hard it can be to consistently keep a balance in your life. Add a side hustle to the mix, and balance can feel like it’s completely out of the question.
That’s why it’s so critical to work self-care into your daily routine when you are starting a side hustle. And yes, it is possible! Check out these tips from Snarky Mother Nutrition for realistically fostering your health and well-being as a side hustler:
Research Tools
First of all, know that there are a slew of tech tools that can help you successfully run a side hustle and grow it the way you want. There are tools for financial management, communication and collaboration, project management, customer relationship management, email marketing, social media marketing, and the list goes on. Do your research, and invest in any software and apps that can make your life less stressful!
Outsource Tasks
Along with using the right tools, think of any professional services you can use to boost efficiency. Maybe you could hire a virtual assistant to tackle menial everyday tasks. Perhaps a social media manager could help you build your online presence. Or you could have a professional design a killer website for your business!
Furthermore, if you haven’t set up a legal structure for your company, you can work with a formation service. Along with saving you a lot of time, energy, and stress, this type of service can ensure that your LLC complies with Arkansas regulations. They will take care of all the paperwork and make sure you have any documents you need.
Create a Stellar Home Office
If you will be doing your side hustle from home, you need a proper workspace. Not only will this give your office a more professional vibe, but it will also inspire you to be productive with your time. And it can even help you maintain a solid self-care routine!
Your home office should incorporate natural light if possible, so set up your primary workspace near a window, and use a light therapy lamp if necessary. Make sure your devices and equipment are set up at the appropriate ergonomic levels and invest in a quality office chair.
To turn your office into your very own oasis, consider keeping an essential oils diffuser in the space, and decorate your office with inspirational art and quotes. You can put your workspace over the edge by keeping healthy snacks nearby and carving out an area for daily workouts!
Do One Self-Care Activity a Day
Finally, when it comes to practicing self-care consistently, you must treat it as you would any other important aspect of your life. Do you schedule meetings for work? Do you plan dates with your partner and ensure that your kids are picked up from school?
If you don’t schedule your self-care, it’s not going to happen regularly. Start by carving out time for one activity a day that can help you de-stress, relax, and take your mind off of all your responsibilities for a moment. It can be any healthy, positive activity that you like doing. Many busy entrepreneurs and business owners find that meditating, journaling, taking a warm bath, going for a nature walk, or calling up a close relative or friend does the trick.
Just because you are getting into the side hustle game doesn’t mean you have to settle for a hectic, stressful life. You should enjoy your extra job and even work towards turning it into a business if you’re passionate about it! But along the way, you must prioritize your health and well-being. Consider the tips above to incorporate self-care into your daily routine, and you will position yourself for a happy, fulfilling life in this new chapter!
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(Post by guest blogger Sheila Johnson)
