It wasn’t the blogging that killed my vibe (hey, I love to write!), so much as the promotion on social media and the constant attachment to my phone and laptop. Can you relate? Internet burn out is real friends and when you’re batting for a spot as an online business guru it can be easy to get caught up.
So how can you remain present in your online business, while avoiding a case of internet burn out? Today I’m sharing ways that I know will change the landscape of your life (and your new business).
You can decide on a time and commit to not working before or after that time.
Avoiding internet burn-out is ultimately about setting boundaries. Whether you’re a full-time business owner, or a part-time side hustler, placing firm boundaries in place is good for your business and your health.
As a part-time side hustler, you might commit to working only in the morning before work and save the evenings for relaxation and family, or vice versa. Not only will you maintain a good balance but you may just increase your productivity by expecting more of yourself in a shorter period of time.
You can prioritize your personal development.
You may have heard that in order to grow your business, you have to grow yourself. Many of us seem to understand that intellectually, but committing to growing yourself on a daily basis is another thing altogether.
For me prioritizing personal development means taking out part of my day to meditate and read. One of my goals for 2018 is to read one book per week. I’m a tad behind schedule, but I’ll get there!
I’ve also committed to SLOWING down and spending more of my days on the beach in solitude. Doing this has allowed me to be more engaged with my work when it’s time to actually work.
You can take parts of your business offline.
This may come as a bit of a surprise to you, but being an online business owner does not mean you have to be strapped to your laptop at all times. Lately, I’ve been spending more time attending in-person events and having coffee dates with random women I meet on social media, and it has provided me some incredibly invaluable connections.
Mix up your online activities, with some offline events and you’ll find yourself feeling more balanced. Sometimes you have to disconnect in order to reconnect.
You can find an accountability buddy.
Finding someone to hold you accountable for not burning out is incredibly valuable. You’ll want to find someone who understands the highs and lows of being an online business owner, so they know how to relate.
One of my business besties is the flow to my hustle. There have been many occasions where I’ve been working so hard, and have valued her bringing me back to earth with her very zen-like approach to business building. It’s important to have someone in your life to help you stay grounded.
You can schedule your social media.
I don’t know about you, but for most of my clients, social media is one of the major contributors to internet burn-out. When you’re first starting an online business it can feel like you have to be on social media non-stop in order to make things work, and that’s just not true.
I’m a major believer in the power of social media (most of my clients find me through social!). Luckily there are so many third-party apps and even scheduling tools within these platforms that allow you to plan and auto-publish your content.
End each month by having a content batching day where you can plan, write and schedule your content for the month ahead. It will save you so much time while ensuring that your audience stays engaged with your work!!
