I work for myself, and I am around a lot of women who also work for themselves and I've noticed a tipping point. Almost like, there's a (long, arduous) phase of reputation-building. It includes the need to be "on" 20 hours a day. The over-achieving. The proving of one-self constantly. And I don't think it's bad, necessarily- but there is typically a point where you realize you've built the reputation for excellence and you CAN start taking a lot of your time back and more importantly you NEED to start taking your time back so you can continue producing high-quality work. Sounds like you're there. Xx
I work for myself, and I am around a lot of women who also work for themselves and I've noticed a tipping point. Almost like, there's a (long, arduous) phase of reputation-building. It includes the need to be "on" 20 hours a day. The over-achieving. The proving of one-self constantly. And I don't think it's bad, necessarily- but there is typically a point where you realize you've built the reputation for excellence and you CAN start taking a lot of your time back and more importantly you NEED to start taking your time back so you can continue producing high-quality work. Sounds like you're there. Xx
I am there and I am excited about it! I needed to hear this, so thank you.
Felt on all levels! Last weekend I did nothing on the weekend for the first time in forever and I was like wow…I really need to do this more.
Doing nothing is so liberating!
Have you read “The 4 Hour Workweek”?
I have not, but I have been wanting to. Did you find it helpful?
I felt like it was great but because I’m just starting my business it didn’t hit for me. I feel like it could hit for you!