Does busyness equal worthiness?

Can you really take time off in your business?

In this episode of the Bold Business Podcast, Ros Jones discusses the often daunting challenge of taking time off for business owners. The conversation delves into the psychological barriers that prevent individuals from stepping away from their work, including learned behaviours, distractions, and the need for control. Ros shares personal anecdotes and insights on how constant busyness can lead to burnout and hinder personal growth. Ros emphasises the importance of building a business that supports a fulfilling life, rather than one that consumes it. Embrace the concept of taking time off as a vital aspect of effective leadership. You can even hire Ros Jones' reputable coaching service to help get you to a point where your business runs itself while you take time off.

Takeaways

• Many business owners struggle to take time off due to deep-seated beliefs.
• The idea that 'the business can't run without me' is a common myth.
• Learned behaviors from childhood can lead to a cycle of busyness.
• Distraction can mask uncomfortable emotions and doubts.
• The need for control often stems from fear.
• Constant work costs clarity, relationships, and health.
• Slowing down can reveal patterns and opportunities.
• Building a business should support personal life goals.
• Taking time off is essential for effective leadership.
• Freedom is about having time for family and personal interests.

Is your business stopping you from living your life? Being "too busy" seems to have become a badge of honour for many business owners - but it's costing us our health, our relationships and, ultimately, our joy. In this episode of Bold Business, host Ros Jones discusses the dangers of being too busy in business, illustrated through the story of her client Helen. Ros shares practical steps to start reclaiming your time and energy. The conversation emphasises the importance of working on one's business rather than just in it, and offers practical steps for reclaiming time and energy. The episode concludes with a reminder that a successful business should support personal wellbeing, not detract from it.

Takeaways

• Being too busy can cost us our health and joy
• Many business owners wear busyness as a badge of honor
• You cannot build a sustainable business from a place of exhaustion
• It's essential to work on your business, not just in it
• Scheduling time for strategy is crucial for success
• Delegating tasks can empower your team and improve efficiency
• Reconnecting with your original business purpose is vital
• Celebrating small wins can help maintain motivation
• It's okay to seek help and support in your business journey
• Designing a business that supports wellbeing is achievable

In this episode, Ros talks about how our always on, hustle culture is increasingly leading to chronic workplace stress, or burnout, and six simple shifts that can make a real difference.