Looking for some advice on BALANCE

[Former_Member]

I am a Mom of 3, a part time pharmacist, wife, friend, sister ,etc like half the people here on Etsy.

I am also a perfectionist and I tend to get a little OCD on my shop. I am constantly thinking about how to get better at selling and what to do in the future with my shop. Therefore, some of the areas of my life suffer, understandably.

Any advice on BALANCE?? I am thinking about staying of social media so much and try not to promote so much ... just focus on making things I love and work on "selling" end of summer for winter ... I don't know -- another idea I had was one my husband suggested was to have a "feature" item every month -- that's what my blog posts are about, that's what I promote and essentially make, too, that month.

How does everyone else balance their life? How do they organize and compartmentalize? Especially those that also have jobs and kids? This is my passion and my drive -- but I also want to make time for other things I love like books and writing and making photo albums and such.

Thanks!!

[Former_Member]

I'm still trying to find balance too! I work full-time, am married with two kids and a third that is due any day now :) and I love what I make and sell here on Etsy. When I first opened my shop I was working on it every free minute I had, but I've since back off a bit (I think the exhaustion from the pregnancy helped!) and I try to set aside time each evening to check emails, promote, etc. I've cut back to only making items and taking photos on the weekends, but I still try to make plenty of time for my family and myself. I do admit though, I still find myself in an "Etsy Zone" and realize that I've worked an entire weekend day on it without taking a break. Best of luck!

[Former_Member]

@New Morning Essentials -- someone else on another team mentioned a timer, especially with computer time/social media. I have found that helps ALOT. And when the timer goes off, you get off, even if you are in the middle of something. Come back to it later. Good luck with your new baby!