Juggling Business And School Holidays Together

As a parent/carer, running a business during the half term and end of term school holidays can feel impossible at times. With so many distractions going on, is it any wonder a lot of entrepreneur parents feel disillusioned at the thought of keeping things going, knowing that income and visibility will be affected should they decide to take time out when the kids are off.

Because a lot of parents/carers have chosen a self-employed path to work around the lack of support and childcare available, it’s important to recognise just what a fantastic job is being done. Parenting is hard, and running a business is hard – both in their own rights. Doing them together? It’s a major challenge but an extremely rewarding one too when we get it right. And even when we don’t, we should still be celebrating our achievements.

Acknowledging that holiday clubs aren’t suitable for everyone, and that not all business owners have supportive extended families that can help out, many entrepreneurs who are still in build mode simply don’t have the support network to keep things going. So taking time out or slowing down during the school holidays becomes a mandatory part of business strategy and planning, whether we like it or not.

In an ever-demanding world, and one where school holidays are still an essential part of the academic year, is it time to reassess and reframe the time off? There are still lots of positives in not having to do the school run, and reclaiming some time and headspace can be beneficial in getting through what can feel like a chaotic week or two.

About Nic:

I'm Nic Davies, The Mental Load Mentor. I help business owners get life organised at home, so they can reclaim their headspace, time and energy needed to grow and run a successful business.

I've navigated through adverse times with hard-hitting curveballs that have forced me to re-assess the importance of self-care and having firm boundaries in place, as well as becoming more organised in the day-to-day running of home, business, and life in general.

My mission is to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to create a business they love, without feeling held back by household obligations, or adversity. Drawing upon a diverse range of life experience, I'm building an online community that supports anyone who is struggling to balance home life and business together.

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