This week's episode we are talking about how Hard it actually is to start a business as a single parent. A common misconception is that when you quit your job and start your business online everything is going to run smoothly, your life is going to be more flexible and that’s all just bullshit.
So let’s talk about the reality of running and starting a business as a single parent . Sarah and Alli shared their join experience in jumping into this world. Enjoy!
Things we learned while recording this episode:
Our finances stress us out–ESPECIALLY as business owners–and it’s important that we take time to find the support systems we need to make money less stressful and work through the trauma that surrounds our thoughts on money.
Self-care is an essential practice all business owners must make. Sarah used to think it wasn’t necessary as a single parent until she physically crashed from chronic illness and burnout. Take the time to make your own self-care practice.
Learn to sit in silence.
Don’t hide from trauma. When we bury trauma, it will come up eventually and bring down your entire world.
Key takeaways for listeners:
Create a self-care practice. Seriously, do it.
In order to be successful with your business as a single parent, you need to really give yourself personal time and create goals around conquering your fears.
Taking kids to appointments, sport events, craft sessions, to and from school, and whatever else is what running your own business allows for, but it doesn’t mean life is any less stressful.
Create healthy boundaries with yourself, your business, your kids, and don’t be afraid of what that might look like.
Maybe make your kids a part of your business. Whether that’s your baby being your sidekick on client calls or your kids helping you run your business, look at it as showing your kids how important the pursuit of your own happiness is.
Create a financial support system.
Do not feel guilty, you are doing everything you need to do. Do what’s best for you.
Be okay with struggle, get comfortable with it. There’s nothing more important than validating what you’re feeling and experiencing. If you don’t validate your own feelings you’ll live in guilt–you’ll swim in it.
Scream into the literal void to release your trapped negative emotions so you can give yourself the freedom to step into your future success and badassery.
How Hard it ACTUALLY is to Start A Business As A Single Parent