Balance in an Internet Entrepreneur’s Life
Well on Monday I had the day off from Wal-Mart and didn’t go to work until 7p at my second job, working in group homes for mentally/physically disabled and mentally ill adults and youth. I spent the day earning money writing and got some writing done for my own projects. With going to work in the evening, I had limited time to work with. Looking ahead on my calender, my daughter would be at her brother’s and his dad’s house on my next full days off from wage earning. It was tempting to have one day all to myself, but I reconsidered. I decided to keep things more balanced.
I will work on balancing the following:
- What I WANT to do
- What I HAVE to do
- What I SHOULD do
Some of the things on each list could overlap, so I further define the lists in the following ways:
- What I WANT to do-time to myself, recreation, relaxation, visit with friends
- What I HAVE to do-earn money (writing), pay bills (the days off are right after payday from both jobs)
- What I SHOULD do-say no to any relief work, clean my house, go through more boxes in storage, work on my own internet projects
So for now I will make some plans with friends on Sunday am and will use the rest of my time to do things off the “need” and “should” list.
I have felt like this before….I want a day to hang out with a friend and then when the day is over I regret not accomplishing more from my “need” and “should” list. Getting things done like working on my internet projects is actually something I want to do and I feel good when I accomplish things, but it is work in a way.
Working all the time is sure to lead to burn out.