I call it "Unplug to Re-plug," taking time away, especially from devices, to focus inward without all the external noise. This allows us to reset our nervous systems, decompress, and process all that is happening in our daily lives. Often, we find ourselves moving from one thing to another, even while waiting online or for doctor's appointments. We are still checking our emails and scrolling on our phones, leaving no time just to be. So whether that looks like yoga, walking, listening to music, baking, or art, or just being... we need to give ourselves even just ten minutes a day of just "being" - believe it or not, this will provide us with more power and focus for later in the day. I then apply this to my marriage and my children, small bits of undistracted, focused time to reconnect to what matters. Especially in today's fast-paced world of social media and distractions, we need to take time outs for ourselves and for our loved ones.
As a business founder, I have to juggle pretty much all aspects of the workplace at once, which includes meetings, employee engagement, customer service and a fair bit of web design. So I time box my day to focus on one task at a time. Web design requires me to spend long hours in a creative mindspace, and I can't focus if I'm interrupting the work with calls and meetings. So I schedule this work when I'm feeling my productive best, early in the mornings. I also give myself an hour every day to do miscellaneous or unproductive work like go through mail or social media, to give myself a mental break and to make sure I'm not distracted by these later.
Pamela King Email: pamela@pamelakingconsulting.com Website: www.pamelakingconsulting.com Bio: Pamela King is a Small Business Optimizer who partners with scrappy, service-based entrepreneurs to streamline their systems, untangle operations, and build businesses that actually support their lives-not take them over. Tip: I swear by what I call "generous buffer time." I pad my schedule with breathing room (between meetings, projects, even errands) so when life inevitably does its thing (school calls, tech breaks, or I just need a minute), I'm not unraveling. It's a shift from squeezing every drop out of the day to building in margins so I can show up fully, not frantically. Bonus: it also makes me look super on top of things, even when I'm eating string cheese in yoga pants between calls.
I'm an attorney with a solo divorce mediation practice that can gross over $400,000/year. When I look back on my journey, I'm amazed at how far I've come. I started my divorce mediation practice when my youngest child was two, with nothing but a Yellow Pages ad and the courage to meet clients in Romano's Deli because I couldn't afford office rent. Twenty years later, I have three offices and high volume business, but I have kept it lean, using two part time assistants and a lot of technology to keep my expenses low. This may sound cliche, but yoga is my daily savior. After sitting at computers, it stretches my body out; after worrying the details of running a business, it allows me to empty my mind. It doesn't take special equipment or a trip to a gym, and it can fit into any time slot, whether 15 minutes or an hour. It's time for me! Please include a backlink if you use my quotes! Thanks! Attorney Julia Rueschemeyer Website URL: www.amherstdivorce.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-rueschemeyer-61650988/ Headshot: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KYPIigrrvqsmhQeykDJEDLpKXxhVkDnR/view?usp=sharing
Here's my tip: This is something that shifts my entire day! As a founder, my approach to balancing work and life is building my days around gentleness, not just routine. My mornings start slow: I sit in silence for at least 10 minutes, sip my lemon water, and occasionally do some stretching and yoga (if I'm in the mood). Slow mornings actually make my whole day go smoothly, and I get work done more efficiently. This is my daily ritual, before diving into content, strategizing or answering emails. My focus is not on just building a business but on building a fulfilling life and feeling good while doing it. I also protect my energy: I don't glorify burnout and I take rests when needed, without guilt. Name: Mariyam Abid Email: hello@thebeautyholic.com Website: https://thebeautyholic.com
I've co-founded and led a private healthcare organization for over 20 years. One of the most important mindset shifts I had to make early on was realizing I was the greatest resource in my company. My physical, psychological, and spiritual health formed the foundation for everything—leadership, company culture, employee engagement, and ultimately, patient care. This shift meant reevaluating how I approached self-care—not just at home, while raising two children with my spouse and maintaining a household—but also within the business as it scaled. One of the most impactful changes I made was adding an experienced business mentor and executive coach to my support system. That outside perspective helped me grow in ways I couldn't have managed alone. Over two decades later, I still work with executive coaches to reach my next level. My advice to other founders? Support and balance are not signs of weakness. Check your ego at the door, and remember: you were never meant to do this alone or have all the answers. Real success and sustainable balance come from honest self-reflection, clear goals, and the right support network. Dr. Alaina King, PsyD, LPC, CPA www.KingFamilyEyeCare.com DrAlainaKing@KingFamilyEyeCare.com Bio: My name is Alaina King, and for the last 25 years, I've had the privilege of working at the intersection of mental health, leadership, and business. I started my career in accounting at Arthur Andersen before cofounding a private healthcare company that partners with LensCrafters, where I've spent the majority of my career. Our company has grown from $330K in revenue to almost $3 million.
Name: Andrew Osborne Email: andrew@ozziemowingandgardening.com.au Website: https://ozziemowingandgardening.com.au/ I'm Andrew Osborne, founder of Ozzie Mowing & Gardening. I've been in the gardening and landscaping industry for over 15 years and I'm a certified horticulturist with a passion for helping people create and care for beautiful outdoor spaces. After years of working under seasoned professionals, I started my own business where I've completed over 700 projects and was honoured with a customer service award for my work. My best tip for balancing work and life as a business owner is to protect your morning routine like it's a meeting with your most important client. I start every day with 30 minutes in my own garden before I look at emails or head out for the day. This quiet time reconnects me with the reason I started this business in the first place. One example that proved how crucial this balance is happened during our busiest season last spring. We had a backlog of jobs and I was pushing myself hard. Instead of skipping my morning ritual, I stuck with it, which kept me mentally clear and physically steady. Because of that, I was able to catch a planting mistake in a large landscaping job just before it became a costly fix. Years of experience and my horticulture training gave me the know how, but staying grounded each morning gave me the focus to apply it under pressure.
I once asked a female founder how she managed everything with such calm, and her answer stuck. She said, I do not manage everything, I just decide what really matters each day. That shift in thinking changed how I lead too. You do not have to juggle everything to be successful. She also keeps her phone off during breakfast and bedtime with her kids. That habit reminded me that presence is powerful, even in small moments. What we build at home fuels what we build in business. Respecting that rhythm helps everything run better.
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My name is Ashley Ryan. My online presence @PythianPriestess has over 600,000 followers across socials. I created my own online platorm on Circle called Pythian Mystery School where I teach my students about magick, tarot cards and psychic protection. I am a solo-penauer who works from home. My morning ritual is to eat breakfast with 30 grams of protein (before coffee!) and then spend 30 minutes on the walking pad at 1 mph to finish the most important tasks early. This 30-minute walk sets my pace for the day. It increases my blood flow, which increases my energy. It helps me focus and improves my cognitive function, such as creative problem-solving. This trick also aids in weight loss. The combination of protein intake and low-intensity exercise reportedly encourages the body to utilize fat stores for energy. The protein helps me regulate my blood sugar levels and have consistent energy throughout the day.
Protect Your Energy Like a Vital Resource Whether you are a medical professional or digital health contributor, I've found self-protection of your resources from being depleted is necessary for business and personal health. As you are depleted of your energy, your ability to be effective or creative is lessened. Even if it's just a brief walk or a fast meditation. These small acts help recharge me so that I can be more attentive and get through the rest of my day. I've taught myself to ask myself as well, "Is this something that will energize me, or is it something that will drain me? This one simple question informs me about decisions and makes me concentrate and not spread myself thin and burn out. Name: Dr. Blen Tesfu Website: https://welzo.com/pages/dr-blen-tesfu Bio: Dr. Blen Tesfu is a board-certified internal medicine physician and a clinical contributor with Welzo, a UK-based digital health platform focused on accessible and personalized healthcare.