Are you a small business owner? Have you made a resolution to improve work life balance? Here’s our top 25 tips on getting the balance right.

• Find exercise that makes you happy and commit
• Use a calendar effectively
• Don’t let things pile up
• Unplug completely
• Get emails under control
• Keep emails under control
• Be realistic about what you can achieve
• Throw out your sticky notes
• Make one list
• Automate everything.
• Spend time doing what you love
• Make time to meet with people in person
• Stay connected with your family
• Keep a gratitude journal
• Work outside whenever you can
• Know what time of day is your best time to work and do the challenging tasks during that time
• Say No – This is to be used at work and home
• Use one form of technology for each task. Eg; calendars, to do lists, emails, admin, projects
• Set up a roster so the whole family can help out
• Reduce paperwork and automate everything
• Take time to set up your day and have a plan
• End your work day. This is not always easy but it allows you to leave work behind each day.
• Outsource your to do list – ask me how
• Don’t stress if it doesn’t get done
• Forgive yourself