Treat It Like a Business… But Build It Around Your Life
I often hear people say, “If you treated it like a business and not a hobby, you’d find the time.”
Let me be clear—I’ve never treated any of my businesses as a hobby.
For 34 years, I’ve consistently run my web, graphic design, and branding company.
For 24 years, I’ve worked my cards business.
For 20 years, I’ve spoken, coached, and trained others.
For the last 3 years, I’ve poured into building my patch business.
All while leading networking luncheons, supporting police wives, widows, women in business, and sharing gratitude through Gratitude Girls.
And yes—I’ve also been a wife, a homeschool mom, and someone who has grieved great losses, including my late husband, the father of my children.
So here’s the truth I’ve learned through it all:
I never built my businesses instead of my family.
I built them for my family.
And I still do.
Yes, you may hear: “Work hard now so you can enjoy more time with family later.”
But what if “later” never comes?
What if your spouse or child is no longer here?
What will you regret more—missed business milestones or missed moments with those you love?
Family will always be my first priority.
That doesn’t mean I stop building—it means I learn to schedule intentionally.
📅 I schedule time with my husband.
📅 I schedule time with my kids and grandkids.
📅 I schedule spiritual time, personal time, business time, rest time.
Because if it’s not scheduled, it probably won’t happen.
💡 You can build a successful business while prioritizing what truly matters.
💡 You must stay consistent—whether it’s 10 minutes or 10 hours a day.
💡 You should remember your WHY—why you started, who you’re doing this for, and what legacy you want to leave.
Consistency doesn’t mean burning out.
It means not giving up.
It means showing up, over and over, with purpose.
Balance isn’t about perfection.
It’s about priorities.
And for me, that means building businesses around my life—not building my life around my business.
⚠️ Don’t sacrifice the people you love for the success you’re chasing.
📅 Schedule your time with intention.
❤️ Build a business that supports your life—not swallows it.
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