In today’s world there are so many opportunities to make an income based on personal interest, hobbies, creativity, or anything else based on cold hard talent. But is it the best idea to gravitate towards saying yes to all of these things?
Not every idea is a good idea for you. Taking on a whole world of tasks and “side hustles” to make a full-time income could lead to distracted focus, burn-out, or even sub-par work all around.
Weigh Out The Possibilities
Sharing your personal gifts with the world is a great way to make money! It’s not only enjoyable for you, but can also open a door to many other opportunities. Before you decide on the font for your logo, weigh out the possibilities of how this can affect you and your life in the future.
There’s nothing wrong with a good old pros and cons list, but let’s dig a little deeper! Do you currently run a business that requires full-time hours? Is it hard to find a balance between your work life and finding a margin for yourself/family? These are important questions to ask yourself before saying yes to adding more to your plate. Remember the phrase: “My eyes were bigger than my stomach”? Before you quote this back to yourself a month down the road, be as proactive as you can to avoid the tragedy!
Every Yes Sacrifices Something Else
Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you had made a different choice for yourself growing up? The same concept applies when it comes to your business.
Every time you say yes to something, it causes you to say no to something else. Here’s an example: If you are thinking about adding another service to your entire list of offers for your clients, it may mean that you won’t be able to troubleshoot your current services. This leads to sub-par work on your current offers. You could also lose loyal customers. Before saying yes to something new, figure out what you’d be sacrificing in the long run.
Are You Already Overwhelmed?
What if you’re in a different season? Are you already experiencing burn-out? Don’t worry! Everyone has been here at some point or another.
Write it all down! Putting everything down on paper is a very healthy thing to do. It allows you to see everything visually rather than constantly circling everything around in your head. Not only will you experience a release, but you will also be able to take a good look at everything you are responsible for. This is a reality check! Is this what you originally signed up for? If not, take control! You are in charge of your agenda, and the reason you are most likely overwhelmed is because you said yes to your tasks, no to your mental health.
Whether you are struggling with too much, or you are looking to take on more, these tips are for you! Slow down before taking that next step with your business. It’s really good to expand and challenge yourself, but not when it leads to sacrificing the quality of your company.