Anoop Bishnoi - Work-Life Balance for Entrepreneurs

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 Working longer does not usually result in greater productivity, but that temptation is always there. Being an entrepreneur is difficult, you’ll have to face a lot of ups and downs, and most of the time, you’ll have to handle it all alone. If your life is out of balance, you won’t be able to function up to the mark in any area of your life, and that’s why you must find a way to incorporate other priorities too, while expanding your business.

Keep in mind that work-life integration, or balance, is something you must define for yourself. Things that are meaningful to you may or may not be meaningful to others. Realistically, as an entrepreneur, your business will demand a significant amount of your time. You cannot ignore this responsibility, especially at the start…but you can always try to make things better by adjusting and adapting. If you’re wondering ‘How?’, then keep reading.

Recently we had a chance to talk with Anoop Bishnoi, a well-established and experienced entrepreneur, and we asked him for some tips on striking a work-life balance that allows you to work hard while also enjoying time away from the office. Here’s what Anoop said, “ A tip that I swear by is to schedule activities that allow one to recharge and add value to their life, such as daily exercise, a weekly social night, some time for family activities, or even a short vacation. This way, you not only have something to look forward to but also the extra motivation to manage your time well so that you do not have to cancel on others—and on yourself! Our smartphones are a part of our daily lives, we actually sleep with them tucked under our pillows. I prefer to simply turn them off a few hours before sleeping, and that makes me feel a lot more calmed as if I have separated some time out of my daily schedule and it belongs all to myself. I really enjoy what I do, but I make sure that I’m doing well on a personal level too, and I think everyone should – just take a step back if you feel too overwhelmed at any point of time due to any reason. Spend your time in a way that you feel content at the end of the day, every day.”

A daily period of "unplugging" Is not only extremely beneficial to your nervous system, but it will almost certainly lead to inspiration. First you have to take care of yourself, and then you’ll see your business thriving automatically.

Location: India

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