The previous posts have covered many strategies for managing the parent entrepreneur juggle - from time management to avoiding isolation and more. But ultimately, it’s about achieving work-life blend (I don't believe we can get to a 'balance') in a way that feels harmonious and sustainable for your family.
Here are some final tips for parentpreneurs to create work-life blend:
- Let go of perfectionism. Focus on progress vs. perfection in both parenting and business.
- Be present and mindful during time with family. Don’t let work creep in.
- Set boundaries with work and stick to them. Learning to say no is crucial.
- If you have a partner, evenly divide household and childcare duties. Share the mental load.
- Build breathing room into your schedule. Unstructured family time is important.
- Take a true day off each week for rejuvenation. Complete disconnect from work.
- Include kids in your work activities when appropriate. Let them see you model passion.
- Have older kids help with simple office tasks - filing, stuffing envelopes, data entry.
- When traveling for work, take family along to combine business and pleasure.
- Remember that calm, happy parents make for calm, happy kids. Prioritize self-care.
- Let go of guilt when you need to focus on work. Quality over quantity of time matters.
The key is open communication, creative problem-solving, and flexibility.
Adapt strategies until you find the right fit. Share what brings you more work-life blend as a Parentpreneur below!