Does work/life balance really exist?

“Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.” - Dolly Parton

When you’re growing your business at first, many people will tell you that it’s all about the ‘hustle’ and the ‘grind’. 

“Put in the hours now, and you’ll reap the rewards later”

Now don’t get me wrong… I don’t necessarily disagree with the concept. 

Because when you’re growing your biz at first, you will be putting in a lot of hours to reach your initial goal. 

But by the time busy, successful entrepreneurs start to speak to me… they’re so TIRED. 

And it’s no wonder!

You’ve been working alone for years, maybe with a little help along the way, but you’re not utilising the help effectively (because you don’t know how OR you feel guilty every time you delegate) and servicing your ever-increasing client base at the same time. 

And working these kind of hours leaves no room for everything else in life. 

• Family

• Friends

• Loved ones

• Holidays

• Time to stop, smell the fresh spring air and get some thinking space

Then suddenly everyone’s telling you that you need to get some work/life balance… but is that even possible? 

I’m here to say a resounding YES!

I know it is because I managed to get it for myself. 

It turns out, taking some time off is actually GOOD for your biz!

I used to work all the hours I could. Even after I left my corporate job to set up Selina & Co., I found my hours getting longer and longer, and my time with my family was being impacted. 

Then the dreaded burnout hit…and there’s nothing like your body telling you “no more” to make you stop and listen. 

So if work/life balance IS possible, how do you do it? 

The key to a great balance between your work and home life is to find what works for you… and then fiercely protect it once you have. 

For me, I take every Friday out of the business. 

My team all know I’m not around, clients are all aware and it’s hard-booked into my diary. No exceptions. 

What I do on this day can change, but often I’ll be out at the park getting a nice leisurely walk or I’ll take myself off for a spa day to properly recharge. Other times I’ll do something special with my girls. 

Just having that protected time has been a game-changer for my biz. 

When I’m at work, I’m so much more focused because I’m well rested. 

And when I’m at home, I can focus on family time and self-care, knowing things in the biz are under control with my team by my side. 

For you, it might look like finishing at 3pm every day so you can be there with your kids. Or taking a whole week off every quarter so you can go away somewhere you love. 

There are lots of ways to create that work/life balance you’re looking for.

Over to you

Are you ready to start working to live, rather than living to work? If you dream of a work/life balance but know you need some help getting your biz ready with a team you can delegate to, why not book a strategy call with me and I can help get you there.

Selina Johnson — Business Support Expert, solution seeker and freedom fixer — helps successful coaches, consultants, speakers and entrepreneurs from across the globe to scale their businesses, make more money and achieve faster, sustainable results without compromising their time. 

Over the past 16 years, she’s supported high profile individuals like award-winning architect Dame Zaha Hadid DBE, Sunday Times Top 20 Most Influential Entrepreneurs In The UK Sháá Wasmund MBE, former Co-Director of the Serpentine Gallery Dame Julia Peyton-Jones DBE, and Russian billionaire Timur Sardarov.

Today, she teaches brilliant entrepreneurs just like you how to implement her simple methods that result in BIG wins in their businesses — including the dynamite delegation strategies, time management hacks and mindset mastery she’s used to halve her hours, double her income and ditch her commute, leaving her free to create and live the life she loves.