Ros Jones' Bold Business Podcast

Episode 84: Are you too busy to live your life?

Ros Jones Episode 84

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