Managing Family Life as a Business Owner BY ROBYN ROBERTSON
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Having been in business for many years, and for the past
kids need, regardless of their age. Fitting too much into our
12yrs with my family of 4 around, it can be quite challenging.
lives can rob us of precious moments, and now as I have an almost empty home, I realise there is no second chance, we
I now have grandchildren to fit into my world which is
can't rewind the clock, as much as I'd like to at times, and
blissfully wonderful. My children have all grown and flown
have them all home, little again. It is lovely to see them come
the nest except one, who did fly for 18mths and now has
home with their own babies.
returned home to study. She's my 21yr old and a delight to have at home again.
Keeping yourself in a healthy, positive state is essential. Giving your family the TIME they need when they need it is
It sure is a challenge to juggle all the balls while having
how they spell LOVE. You know the saying, "if mum is
family. There are some things that I would have done
happy, everyone is happy?" or "a happy wife, a happy life?"
differently but the lessons I learnt along the way have been
Its true.
valuable, so I will share some with you to encourage you to thrive, not just survive in your business.
Proverbs 31 does give a good description of the mum and business woman. Challenging but quite true. We have the
One of the essentials for keeping the passion and balance in
capacity to do so much, stretch ourselves to cater for all those
family life and business... PRIORITISE.
around us, and a bit more.
Working out what is important is the first step. As Christian
Thriving in that is really important and I want to share some
women, I think we all know our God given calling to our
things with you on how you can thrive, love what you do,
families. We only get one chance to be that mum who our
hold your joy and peace and be fruitful in everything.
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