{"id":18512,"date":"2019-05-17T08:00:51","date_gmt":"2019-05-17T12:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/honeybook.site.strattic.io\/?p=18512"},"modified":"2022-12-22T03:54:20","modified_gmt":"2022-12-22T11:54:20","slug":"changes-to-your-business-that-are-best-for-your-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hbb.dev.reliablepenguin.com\/blog\/changes-to-your-business-that-are-best-for-your-health","title":{"rendered":"Changes to Your Business that are Best for Your Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Photo by Kevin Bhagat on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Creative businesses can be brilliant outlets for talented professionals, but they can also take a toll \u2013 the kind of toll we are not always ready to confront or confess. I began my own entrepreneurial career as a successful makeup artist for weddings and events. I eventually moved into a storefront and expanded into wedding planning as well. Unfortunately, business success does not always equal personal wellbeing. I became overworked and my health deteriorated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I knew things had to change.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Emily Sullivan Events was born of this time in my life and career, as was a laser focus on keeping my company small, overhead low and stress level down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you see yourself in my story? More creatives do than you might expect. We pour our hearts and souls into our work, sometimes at a grave personal cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What kinds of changes would make a difference in your career and personal wellbeing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focus on the Basics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Taking stock of your personal and professional life is an important first step. What are your priorities? When you accept too many social invitations, even when they relate to business, what are you giving up? Time with your family? Opportunity to tend to self care?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Limit appointments and events to the ones that will help you achieve your goals without overwhelming your schedule. Give your family obligations, children\u2019s events and time with your spouse as much weight, or more, as your business obligations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose Your Team Carefully<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Look for a team that complements your strengths. I searched for someone who could take some of the load off my plate and handle all of the physical activities. You might need someone who has the time to field phone calls, act as a leader on event days, or manage other employees day to day. Get the help you need to prevent you from overdoing things and putting your own wellness in jeopardy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n