Focus & Flexibility

As a mom and entrepreneur we must consistently exhibit laser focus to achieve work goals. After all, work at home moms are typically limited to the hours our children are napping or are at school.  You must learn to focus on the 3 activities each day that hands down move your business ahead the furthest. Busy work does not count. We all have busy work. The successful among overcome this and stay focused on growth. If you aren’t sure what those tasks are here is a hint: whatever makes the cash register ring! 

Flexibility is another key trait for the working mom. This can apply to your home life as much as your work life. I was looking forward to a three mile run the other day. I headed out the door and my five year old trailed me saying he wanted to go jogging with me. Frankly, I wanted the time alone. He seemed so earnest though so I said, “ok, but its three miles, no stopping”. His attitude was “game on”. He made it to the end of the street and started walking but by then he had wormed his way into my heart like he always does. Do you know people like that? No matter what they do they always seem to wiggle back in to good graces? I do! Anyway, it turned into a 1.5 mile walk holding hands and chatting. I got a big “I love you so much mom” mid-way through the walk. By remaining flexible I had an even better end result than a jog: a happy moment with my youngest son. The point is life throws curve balls constantly. We can be rigid and stick to our agenda. This typically causes unhappiness and stress. Alternatively, we can learn to be like water flowing in a creek constantly moving around whatever objects it encounters. Let’s experience the unexpected and find the good in it. Let’s be water!

I have been thrown several curve balls since starting my websites. I’ve had to employ sugar, spice referenced in the last blog post, flexibility and focus to make progress. I have had setbacks, obstacles and challenges just like you. For me, flexibility, focus and faith will pull you through any tough times you may encounter juggling family and business. If you keep the reasons why you started your business in the forefront of your mind you will find all the focus and flexibility you need to make it a success!