Owning and operating a business is the best way to fill up every hour of your free time. Even when you aren’t sitting at your desk your mind is still contemplating your next action, thinking about landing your next project or developing new marketing ideas. Sometimes it is hard to “turn it off” and today I still have that problem although I am able to recognize it and consciously distract myself from thinking about it. It is like running an engine for 24 hours a day until it eventually over heats or burns out. This applies to employers and employees alike (at least those employees that enjoy their jobs). Here are some tips on decreasing your working hours, both physically and mentally, and some other ways to start enjoying your personal life while maintaining a successful career. (more…)

I recently read a post over at the freelancing blog Freelance Switch that I strongly agreed with and want to share to our readers. Being a business owner, husband and father of one (with another on the way), the act of balancing work and family time is very important. This article by Allan Branch highlights some notable points about work and family life.

The link to Allan’s article is as follows:

http://freelanceswitch.com/working/balancing-work-family/

To add my own thoughts, I cannot stress how important your family is. I love my job and all that Riddle Brothers Web Design and Development offers to its clients. However, I love my family more. I set aside time each day to spend with my family. We sit down to dinner together every day and spend time during the evenings and on the weekends together.

A schedule is key. Setting aside designated time for your family will really help to increase your productivity. Create the boundaries between work and home, and then abide by those rules. 

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