Put Down The Computer Build Your Business While Living Life
Restored from the Empower Network archive (2011–2017), lightly edited to meet our current advertising standards. Views are the original author’s.
Are you currently working online, building a business or thinking about jumping into the work from home business opportunity? Well I say go for it!
BUT…this is also a reminder to put down the computer to enjoy living life while building that online business.
Today was our travel adventure. At least that is what my husband and I are calling it! We decided once I began my online home business the purpose was to create ongoing income to building our retirement and wealth account, but to also enjoy life at the same time.
Foggy Afternoon at Avila Beach, CA
The problem I found in growing my online business is the amount of time I spend on the computer and my smart phone! Lots of hours on training webinars, hangouts with my team, company webcasts, blogging, participating in groups and building connections on the social sites. These are all things that are necessary to build a solid foundation for any online business.
But don’t let that take away from living your life!
Taking a break and enjoying your life is one of the reasons for building an online business, becoming an entrepreneur to have that freedom lifestyle. I wanted to get out of the 9 to 5 grind and stop being a corporate robot. It should be something that you remind yourself as well. If you got into this business to just make money, then I would revisit your purpose, the reason why you are working on becoming a successful entrepreneur. Because I bet it is more than just for the money.
Today as we headed out to Avila Beach, California near our home it felt exciting to be getting away from the computer, the emails, the messages and hangouts and to enjoy some time watching the waves on the pier, shopping and eating fresh fish tacos while listening to some evening music. We had a ball!
It’s about having the freedom to do what you want, when you want…RIGHT?
Shopping Avila Beach Boardwalk
Too many people are living like robots. I should know because I was one of them! Getting up at the same time every morning, dreading the commute, taking kids to day care, working for a boss, taking lunch at a certain time, rushing to get back on time and to leave only to battle the traffic once again until reaching home, making dinner, plop in front of the ‘boob tube’, go to bed and start the same thing over the next day.
Then when Friday night hit it was like people went crazy. Going to bars, night clubs, parties, drinking, dancing and staying up all night because you could ‘sleep in’ on Saturday morning. But then the weekend was either you did your laundry and other chores or you squeezed in some family time, maybe going on a picnic, visiting friends for a BBQ making sure if it was on Sunday that you didn’t stay out too late because you had to be at work early Monday morning. Ugghh…. I remember those days.
Now some people think that building an online business, working online is just like a job. And to some degree it can be that way. Unless you treat it like a real business, be your own boss, do the things to keep your business working for you so you have the time to get out and live your life!
There is always that balance between developing and growing as an entrepreneur, working hard to have the income and lifestyle you dream of. But at the same time, let’s not forget that it is the ‘lifestyle’ most of us are wanting. The freedom to live life our own way. To get up in the morning when we want, to work for ourselves, making the business decisions and earning income based on our work.
Taking a break and getting away from that computer will also help to revitalize yourself, your brain and rejuvenate your creativity. It’s actually a great way to stay positive, refreshed and to renew even if it is for a few hours or for a couple of days.
Evening Fun at Mr. Rick’s, Avila Beach, CA
So if you are an upcoming entrepreneur, working hard to reach your goals and dreams…. I hope that this is a reminder to take a minute and realize why you got started building your online business in the first place. Then give yourself permission to put down the computer, build your business while living your life!
Empower your success….while living your life!
Lynn Brown and my amazing hubby, Dennis!
“Ugghh…. I remember those days” That statement perfectly explains the sentiment of how I used to feel as a workaholic.
I loved how you captured that feeling.
LOL, yes, it certainly was exactly that too Rodney. Thank you for sharing your comments today!
Great post Lynn! I especially liked where you said making the “business decisions and earning income based on our work.” So many times when working a job, people work much harder than they are paid. With what we do our pay shows how much we worked for sure! Nice!!
Yes I agree Kimberly, instead of changing our goverment for equal pay to women, anyone can earn what they are worth, being rewarded based on their work, is what network marketing, building a business online is all about. Appreciate you sharing your insight on this.
Love your article! So true, comes Friday evening, every body is looking for pleasurable things to do. why not the other days ?:)
Love that positive outlook Helene, thanks for sharing!
Love your article! So true, the Friday TGIF culture.
. thank you
Lynn this is so point on, that we get caught up on all the traing materials that we have at are finger tips and we just want and try to go through it all before we actually implement anything.
And yes i was guilty of this sometime ago until i just settled on one strategy and learned that strategy and then implemented the rule of learn do and teach, then move on to the next training.
Good to hear that John, and I know that you are working hard to reach your goals, take that break every now and then and will see you on the next training! lol
You actually proved my purpose to home based working.
What a FUN post Lynn! Yes, we remember those days of the old corporate world life or “JOB”, but thankfully we got out like you. You hit the nail on the head that yes, you have treat your business like a business, but at the same time.. make sure you are LIVING life and having fun too. Lifestyle and freedom is what it’s all about, so this is great to see you doing just that. Gorgeous pics and video too. So happy for you! Well deserved for sure. 🙂
Appreciate that positive support Brian and Felicia. We wanted to recorded a video together, my hubby and I, and we will do that another time. I’m glad that you enjoyed the post today. Many thanks for your thoughts and comments.
Great post Lynn. everyone needs to be reminded it is OK to step back and take break and enjoy life. That is what it is all about.
So true Linda, and I’m happy to share the reminder. Appreciate your comments today.
great post! You made me flashback to Corporate America. Ugh! I remember working 120 hours in 6 days for a software install and realizing I was making $2/ hr and having no life! Now I can determine my future. Still need to watch out for not immediately implementing but getting much better 🙂
Sorry about the flashback Gail, lol! and yikes, you really did live the grind. I’m glad that you are on your own path, your own journey to have a more abundant life. Keep going!
You got a great point here Lynn! You definitely need to have life rather seating on the computer all day working from home on your business!
Glad to share the reminder Danny, thank you for your comments.
excellent post, Lynn. i am so looking forward to moving into a new and freer lifestyle that an online business will afford me. fun stuff! Thanks for posting!
Yes you will Nancy, and remember its not about how much success you have, any results will move your closer to your goals, take the time to enjoy the journey and your life. Thanks for sharing your comments.
This was an awesome post Lynn! I mean that cause I know I always say that but that’s because I enjoy your blog, anywayz this is a must read especially for anyone coming into the online business. When I 1st started I was spending 12 hours a day on my computer just trying to figure things out. Now I spend a few hours in the morning and I’m done which is the life I wanted when coming into this. Great Post!
Thanks so much Shauna, very grateful for your positive comments and support. I love sharing things that will help us all achieve our greater success. You are moving in the right direction and I know you will inspire others to their success as well.
Hey Lynn, I love it…great memories. Yes, some times we get cut for hours in front the computer and forget that there is life to be enjoy and live. This is truly the awesomeness of working from home by our own design. Thanks…
Appreciate your thoughtful insight Fj, thank you!
This is an awesome post, we all do need to remember to live in the moment
Absolutley Robert and appreciate you stopping by!