You became an entrepreneur for a reason — freedom, focus, and a life of deep satisfaction. You were created for a full, vibrant life. There’s a deep wisdom in you, always guiding you toward your true desires — meant to be expressed and lived. Thriving isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about shifting internally — letting go of the belief that work and life are in competition.
When you start with your unique life vision and integrate work into it, your whole world shifts.
My Story: From Separation to Integration
For years, I worked in traditional office settings, believing long hours were the path to a better life. Rest triggered guilt. Self-care was minimal. I rarely had time to breathe and just be. Like many entrepreneurs, I was driven — but hadn’t yet learned to lead my life and business from the inside out. Six years ago, I shifted to working remotely and building life on my terms.
What I’ve learned is simple but profound: Work must be integrated into life, not squeezed in around the edges of it.
Today, my days center around true well-being: caring for my dogs, cooking, healing work, and focused, purposeful business hours. When life throws something unexpected, I flex without guilt or panic. It’s not always seamless — but it’s so much more natural and fulfilling.
How to Make the Shift
Start with clarity:
What do you most want for your life?
How does work support that vision?
Ask yourself:
- Does my schedule support my well-being?
- Do I feel creative and relaxed — even while working?
- Are old beliefs keeping me from living the way I truly want?
You started your business for freedom. Make one small shift today that brings your work and life into deeper alignment.
Article contributed by
Sarah Leslie
Life Coach for Entrepreneurs,
SarahLeslieCoaching.com