Hey Friends! I really appreciate you taking the time to come by and listen to me share about why I’m going “Unplugged” and about some of the personal struggles that I’ve been facing. Maybe you have these similar issues with time, family, and the challenge of building a business online…
Sit back and listen as I discuss with you some new ideas that I’m working on to bring a better balance to my life.
If you resonate with this and have some ideas or encouraging words to share, I’d love to hear from you down below. And if you think the people over on Twitter would benefit, a ReTweet is always appreciated, too.
Many Blessings,
Kary
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Yep, I’m in the same boat Kary – been thinking about this recently as well.
I’ve found that while I’m doing the things that I love to do away from business stuff, my mind has been running mad thinking about new ideas or things I need to do for online projects.
In a way that’s great, and shows I have a passion for what I’m doing, but it can become a problem when it also takes away from other things that I’ve loved doing for most of my life. And when it also starts to effect having fun with the family, it’s definitely time to reassess and find some balance.
Looking forward to seeing how you go buddy. I think it’s great that you’re aware of your situation, as unfortunately many of us don’t even realise that our balance is out of whack.
Cheers Kary,
Justin.
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@Justin Woolley, I did it! It felt great!
Looking forward to next week… Kary
Hey Buddy, Nice classroom, looks lively and bright!
Yeah, balance! whew, so much easier said than done. Well done on your
decision to commit a full day to your family. That’s what really matters
at the end of the day.
I think all entrepreneurs have a challenge to let our minds stop ticking
with ideas.
Working full time from home has really become a major challenge for me
personally to separate my personal and business life, as they are the
same thing.
But hey, it is still the ideal life. And seeing some of my friends work
away on mines 100′s of miles away and only see there kids 5 days out of 3
weeks, it’s a major blessing to see my family every day.
IT’s really tough to take time out at home as I’m always here and the office
is just upstairs, but moved to the kitchen table regularly to not miss out
on family action.
I find the only way for me to really spend quality time with my family
is to get out the house together, go to the beach or something.
Would be great to see where others take this conversation and suggestions.
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@George Fourie, Hey George… I want to live by
the beach! lol Thanks for your ideas! We can do it!
Kary
Hey Kary,
Yes, I am with you and I agree, this is so important!! I also have a full time “day job” that I am working while I build my on-line business. I am passionate about both, and use my day job to “unplug” from my business, and use my business to “unplug” from my day job. It’s easy to work all the time, when the work we are doing is so engaging and fun. This makes it challenging to be away and just enjoy the life we are building.
In January, I spent a day with my Millionaire Mentors, one of the things they taught me in our time together was how important it is to stay balanced in all of our business building activities. We are entrepreneurs because we love what we do, and want to build a life we can enjoy for ourselves and our family. My mentor shared with me, that we can’t work so hard for tomorrow that we miss today.
Take time for your family and yourself…enjoy what you are building and recharge, then when you are back at it, you will have more focus to “Crush It”.
Like you, Friday’s work best for me, and I’ve been doing it for about 3-4 weeks now. I call it Family Friday…maybe we should start a new twitter hashtag buzz word… #familyfriday.
Who will join us?
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@Krista Abbott, Krista, Let’s do it! We will create
the newest most talked about trend on Twitter… #FamilyFriday (#FamFri)
Great talking to you last night as well!
Kary
Hey Kary, yet again I am so PROUD of you! I am struggling with balance as well.
My challenge, I am a wife with a full-time job; who tries to keep up with her
husbands passions too, make for a very busy life.
I think Fridays are a great idea!
All The Best,
Rachel
Great Video Kary – and SOOO True!
Sometimes we get so wrapped up in the grid – that we forget we have Offline Friends and Family too!
I love the idea of unplugging and going offline!
I have a Kindergartner and a 1st Grader, a puppy (Kinda / Sorta – he’s 10 Months Old), and a Wife I love spending time with – so I’ve become nocturnal over the years to fit my online time in.
Thanks Kary for sharing this with us, yes its a constant battle to keep the balance right.
If we are “Go-Givers” its essential to take time out to be refreshed, refuelled so we can continue to be energized to add value and give back.
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Wise choice, Kary. I put my professional goals on hold for over 30 years and just worked a “job” so I could be available to my family. It’s tough to make that move to bigger things while they’re still young. Good luck. I’m looking forward to your posts about your experiences.
Teresa
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Hi Kary,
This has been a huge challenge for me, as you said in your video
when we sacrifice something we choose what’s more important to us. I know
that when we strive for personal growth we tend to sacrifice a lot of things
and the family should not be one of them! For me personally, Family Friday’s
is perfect you just helped me make my decision. This post couldn’t have came
at a more perfect time. Thank you!
Hi Kary,
I totally agree with you, it is important to unplug sometimes!
I don’t have any children but I do always make time for my partner everyday.
It may be something as simple as walking our dog together for 30 minutes but whatever it is, I concentrate only on him. I also have a full time job (although I hope not to by the end of the year!) so I understand that it’s hard to fit everything in! Sunday is our *family day*
when we go out for the day or make sure we do something together in the evening.
Good on you for recognizing your need for balance, a lot of people leave it too late!
Kind regards,
Emma
Kary,
You really hit the nail on the head. It is so easy to become a slave of the technolgy that is supposed to give us more free time. I so agree that we all need to take some dedciated time away form the computer to recharge and give 100% of our attention to our families just like we give 100% to our business.
I am sure you will find this time will actually make you more productive in the long run. You are wa wonderful new friend and I look forward to sharing our experiences with this unplugged day.
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Kary, as a leader I have so much respect for you being so completely authentic!
Everyone who is striving for success must realize the treasure of their families
and friends. In the end, the memories of those precious moments are the ones remembered not the time at the “office”.
Kudos for reaching out in to the community with this message – yes every week we take 1 or 2 days to unplug. The best thing is by the end of the day I can’t wait to get back to working!
The benefits of being passionate about what your doing:)
Much love, Brandy
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Hey Kary! Great video! It is nice to see you in you “other world”. I can completely relate with your struggle to find balance. It is so much fun getting all of this stuff set up, building relationships with all of the great people on the internet, and seeing some serious results working with the tribe. It is really important to make a conscious effort to schedule some dedicated time for your family.
Your wife and boys are lucky to have you! I can’t wait to hear how this strategy works for you!
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Your setting priorities will come back to bless you in ways that will benefit not only you but those of us who look to to you for leadership. Thank you for your excellent suggestion.
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Awesome video Kary! Looks like we’re all in agreement here, time challenges are one of our major concerns. Personally I am not working a full time job, so I have much more “free” time than many of my online marketing friends. Still, I often find myself working all day and all night to build my business. My 2 teenage boys and my husband have complained to me more than once that all I ever do is work on the computer. I tell myself that they will understand once I’ve achieved a high level of success, but in the meantime it’s really not fair to them.
Earlier this week we had one of the first warm, sunny Florida days in a while. My husband and I spent the day on his motorcycle, cruising the beautiful coast, stopping at the beach, and visiting a shorefront restaurant. It was spectacular, and really brought us closer together than we’ve been for some time now. We both agreed that we need to spend more time in “together” activities, and definitely some family time with the boys as well.
Thanks for sharing. It’s good to know that I’m not alone…
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I have a feeling this is an unfortunately all too relatable post. I know I am just as passionate about my business as I am about my health and my family ~ and the balancing act takes a lot of conscious work. I love the #FamilyFriday! idea
~ our day is Fridays after 3pm as well and has worked wonders for us. We also take an hour together as a family when my husband gets home (at 3pm) most days to play and connect before I get to work.
I can’t wait to see all the magic that comes from this shift in your life ~ I’m sure it will have a profound impact on both family and business. Thanks for your authentic leadership, Kary! Your classroom looks great btw!
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Love it! Good for you Kary!
I’ve also been struggling with the lack of balance in my life. I’m going through many changes and with all the changes as well as all the business ideas and projects I’m implementing, It’s become very easy for me to loose focus of what is really important in my life. I’ve had many discussions with those I love and care about concerning what seems to be the loss of balance in my business and personal life.
It is difficult, especially when you are so motivated to succeed at whatever you do, to unplug from the day to day activities of living your life and/or building your success. I’m with you and starting next week also plan on taking every Friday off to unplug and focus on what is truly important in my life.
Thanks for the slap in the face to wake me up, LOL
To Your Success!
Sean Smith of Powerofmore.net
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Hello kary,
It’s interesting, you are talking about what I’ve been through myself. I am a healer, and I have been spending a huge amount of time to start exposing my business on the internet. I have pretty good results, but on the other hand, I realized that I was lacking quality time with my family, to such an extent that I would spend days not seeing my son and daughter, and only having a short time to exchange with my wife at night.
I also realized that the more I work on the internet, the more I find new things to do, and it never ends. So I came to the point where I had to take a decision and let go of some opportunities so I could devote a specific time to be with my children.
So, for me saturday is the day I have set to be party time with the kids. We don,t necessarily do great things, but we are together. Only when I saw my son expressing his joy to play with me, did I realize it counts a lot for him too.
I wish you happy quality time with your dear ones.
Olivier
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Excellent demonstration of true leadership Kary!
This has been a topic recently with family and a dear friend. As I strive to learn all I can to grow my business and start an effective online presence I have given less attention to the most important relationships in my life. I began to wonder if I can have both… After unplugging from the computer for a few days and really listening to my hubby and taking into consideration our goal as a family, not just my goal as an Entrepreneur, I have decided to rewrite my calendar with my priorities of God, spouse, and then business, etc.
It is a balancing act when one is pursuing what they are really excited & passionate about, always striving to keep our values in order.
I really appreciate you and your willingness to put this video out. I do believe we will all see and feel a greater sense of achievement and reward for keeping true to our core values.
Blessings,
Rebecca
Kary,
The balance is so important, we all have so many areas of our lives that are so intimately connected that they tend to balance each other out. If you spend too much of your attention on one area at the expense of another it actually keeps you from advancing in all the other areas. These areas include, yourself; your interests, your health, your body, your personal things; your family which includes your spouse and your children and all the creative activities surrounding them; your groups; including those you work with, play with, worship with etc.; it includes mankind; other life forms, like plants and animals; the physical universe, your house, your car, the earth and stars; your spirituality and beyond. Any one of these areas neglected will tend to pull the others down and as you balance your attention on each they will tend to improve. And like you said, some sacrifice is necessary at times but if you look at what is the greatest good for the greatest number of these areas of your life you will always win. For example; you may have to cut down the tree in the back yard to build an addition on your house to have room for your next child, that is a negitive for other life forms (the tree)but a positive for you, your family, your homes value and because you have harmony in the home it improves your spirituality etc. It is like one of the messages the movie Avatar portrays balance of all your dynamics, and one Katie Freiling brings forth in her video about living in the present and enjoying the journey as much or more than the destination. My wife and I use to have date night every Friday and then one day on the weekend for the kids, this worked great as a spouse needs romance and adult time when kids are part of the game. And kids need individual time with their parents too, so I would try to do something as a group and then with each one individually. This all was great when I wasn’t having to work in a different state than where we live… but that is one of the reasons I am building this internet business so we can be back in balance once again.
Hi Kary:
When I get passionate about something, everything is set aside. Not good! Ed Foreman in his CD’s “Fully Alive, Fully Human” has been a great help. Take 2 or more 15 second belly LOL session, take a 20 minute break once a day to meditate, gather you thoughts and reenergize, take one long week a quarter and take a two week family break. Have a terrific day, every day and your life will be terrific is his saying.
You’re awesome in what you are accomplishing! Keep it up with some adjustments to your priorities. We support you!
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Kary,
You are struggling with what may be the number one dilemma facing people today. Not just entrepreneurs, but everyone.
Given the moral and fiscal bankruptcy of governments the world over, the “common person — women and men” are at their wits end to make ends meet.
Balance is absolutely essential, and perhaps one of the most difficult tasks for most of us to accomplish.
For me, there are two essentials that can’t be violated. First, is my relationship with God. Second is my family (and this is where I’ve personally been falling down lately). My girls (Danielle and Nicole) and I spend some real quality time studying the scriptures — DAILY, and this draws us close together. However, learning how to build a business online is taking a HUGE amount of time right now.
What to do? Stay in regular conversation with my girls about why I’m doing this. But that’s not enough. As Arlan said, we need to laugh daily; we need regular vacations so we can basque in the joy of being parents, spouses and friends. And Rebecca is right on when she says we’ll all feel a greater sense of achievement and reward by keeping true core values.
Awesome post my friend (your awesomeness!).
Joe
Aaah Sir Kary, a weighty question indeed. But after reading the comments and giving it a little thought, this Goddess is not sure true balance is ever actually achieved. After all, nothing great is achieved without great focus and we spend most of our lives jumping from one side to the other of the work/play scale, trying to gain a little equilibrium.
The key here, I feel, is being fully present in whatever you’re doing. It’s so easy to be thinking about work when you’re home, and vice versa, that many of us are very seldom really, completely Present. So nothing/nobody receives the value of your full attention.
I think your idea of a day fully dedicated to your family is a huge step in the right direction.
May I recommend two things that might help?
One would be to read ‘The Power of Now’ but Eckert Tolle;
The second is to keep a small notebook with you to jot down stray thoughts and awesome ideas that are quite likely to try to distract you. Once recorded, you can dismiss the thought from your mind, and return to savoring the present.
I think you’ve hit on a very valuable and important topic here.
Can’t wait to hear your musings on the result of your decision.
Bliss and blessings,
The Goddess known as Jacqui
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Hey Kary,
I’m guessing that #FamilyFriday is about to begin. Are you saying good bye to your first graders now? I have very much found all the same issues that you described. Thank goodness that my kids are teens and are a bit more independent or they would have starved to death by now.
I have been forced to take some time in the last few days and it has been good for all of us. I didn’t realize how foggy my head gets when I am at the computer and working so intensely, for hours at a time. I really don’t know how you do it with young children and a full time job.
I really see the need as well and tonight we are going to a church lenten supper and maybe to Mass. It will be good for all of us!
Mentor Mama
Hey Kary – wow that post was right on for me! I work full time as an Office Manager, have 2 teenagers who are extremely active and busy, I also do consulting in my spare time ( lol! ) and launched my new blog and online business at the end of last year! So as a mom and wife I feel like I am dropping the ball a bit. I am in charge of our local ski club, and I try to make it to all of the kids games, concerts and events but sometimes I feel like a piece of taffy being pulled in all different directions. Who/what gets the attention first?
I like the idea of “Balance”, but not sure how to fit that in with everything else – I am just laughing at that – so ok, I am going to re-evaluate my time, put in exercise time, a date night, and family time. Really look at the schedule and do it.
Thanks for the reminder, and being the great leader and encourager that you are! I appreciate you!
Jan
Hi Kary:
First, I love your classroom…so you…and how fortunate your students are to have you for their teacher!
Your video, very much touched upon the “100′th Monkey Syndrome.” I believe that world over, we are all experiencing an overload of busyness and therefore,imbalance in our lives. I remember a few weeks back when you talked about getting up extra early, in order to meditate, exercise etc. and how great that was as a way of fitting that into your day and therefore becoming a very important habit of getting the day off to an energetic and balanced start. I was SO impressed with what you did and are doing to make life work.
Yes, we all need to honour time and focus, for our Spiritual,Physical,Mental/Emotional and Family Time within each 24 hours and when we do have time allotment scheduled out and on paper, our life will evidence a healthy flow of love, laughter, and an inner confidence of living life to the fullest!
Some further thoughts…
Your beliefs determine what you think…What you think determines what you do…and what you do determines your life.
Blessings to You, Kary, for being who you are to the fullest!
Linda.
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“What is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?”… I think that was attributed to a dude by the name of Jesus.
Kary… hats off to ya man – you’re doing what matters most TO YOU! This is a crazy, fast-paced world we’re in and you are showing TRUE LEADERSHIP!
Blessings to you, and your family.
Chris
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Great to see you in the classroom.
This has been one of my biggest struggles recently. I love your idea of just setting aside a day and dedicating it to family. Not only is it something to look forward to, it’s a constant for the kids. So often I’ll tell my daughter’s that “We’ll do it soon” but soon never comes. It’d be a lot better if I could say, “We’ll do it on Friday!” I also think you really hit something when you said that you’ll be able to focus more after a day of rest. It’s hard to slow down the chatter of always thinking about marketing even when we’re doing something else. Taking a rest will allow us to stop the chatter and come back with clarity, not chatter.
I struggle with a spouse that doesn’t like all of the time I spend on the computer. If I can give him a day though where he doesn’t have to ‘compete’ with the computer, I know he’ll be much happier and accepting of my work.
Thanks for giving us a forum to talk about something we ALL struggle with.
~Danielle Zack
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Hey Kary:
Great webinar last night. Balancing your priorities are a challenge. Just remember the order and the rest will follow. I have clicked on too many things and learning what I did so I can respond and contribute. As I figure out stuff I will post/send/?? and get stuff to you doer and giver guys and gals. Love your videos and will copy to get started to make more. Lighting, angle and self photographing is a challenge. Keep up your great work.
Your friend,
Arlan Murata
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Kary, I’m Glad You Emphasized What’s Truly Important In the Drive for “Success” and “Wealth.” Way to reiterate the importance on TOTALLY UNPLUGGING from the Matrix to be truly present with Love Ones. Thanks for sharing this video piece as a reminder. Love and Hugs, Man!
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Hey Buddy,
Awesome info here… it’s important
to close out technology and hang with
the fam and friends.
In doing this, we refresh ourselves
and it gets us ready for more!
Thanks for sharing so authentically:)
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You make some very valid points. Many hit home. I have been guilty of sometimes fitting family in around business, whereas it rightly should be around the other way. I sometimes get so wrapped up in business related tasks, that I temporarily lose sight of what matters most and why I am in this business in the first instance. That is “family”. I could make excuses, but really none are valid. There is no valid excuse for this.
I will take your lead and schedule in an “unplugged day” per week. Thanks for the gentle prod in the ribs.
You are so right! It’s easy to get caught up in busy work, put your personal life on hold to finish projects. Luckily, I have a good friend who echos your idea about staying in the moment with who you are with when you are with them. I’m getting the balance back. It feels great!
Thanks for the reminder,
Val
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You are becoming a true leader, and inspiration and a role model for many of us. It is very important to find a very good balance and seems you are in the right path. We are following my friend. I will not left behind. I am coming, I will be there.
Thanks for your teaching.
Totally agree with this one Kary… Like I was telling you the other day, my DROID is practically an extension of my consciousness… It’s pretty bad lol.
Tell you what though, I’m taking this Saturday off for you buddy. I’m interested to see how this pans out…
Garrett
PS When do you want to reschedule that mastermind call? Facebook or twitter me back…
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Hey Kary…I know it is not easy. With a wife, 7 kids and homeschooling, year around sports, multiple businesses…I feel your struggle. What I have found for myself is to always be aware of those relationships as the very most important thing on earth. I keep in mind the eternal aspects of this life and it boils down to those relationships.
From a practical standpoint I simply live in the moment given me and flow in the energy God provides in that moment. I have found that when I engage like this I am fully present in my online marketing and also with my children when I am with them…or in doing my other business activities. It boils down to a life of trust. I certainly trust that God will unfold exactly what I need, the time I need…when I need it on a moment to moment basis. Taking this from a theoretical standpoint to practical life takes more than just a mindset but it involves truly experiencing and embracing life right now.
Since I started doing this I have found I have cut my time in half or more in doing the activities I need to do. When I sit down to write…I may finish 10-15 pages of material in an hour as opposed to 3 or 4 as I was doing before. I can fully engage with my relationships and not worry about business (most of the time anyhow). I have way more evenings with my family and I am getting more sleep.
This may not work for everyone…but instead of scheduling and trying to run and control my own life I have simply given over the moment to moment work of bringing life to me over to God who directs and controls my steps. I have ceased trying to “make” things happen but instead fully engage in the things the Lord is bringing me right now.
My life is way different today than I could have planned 6 months ago. I have tried the planning and goal setting route and it has usually landed me in the wrong places. Now…I have been able to use the time I have been given so much more effectively…it is amazing. God seems to fill in many of the gaps that I used to have to be in complete control over (but never really was…if you know what I mean).
Perhaps not for everyone…but life changing for me.
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@Bruce Backman, Thanks Bruce for your personal thoughts and encouragement. I learn so much from people through my blog and awesome friendships. Congrats on finding this balance in you life.
So many opportunities keep coming at us. It’s hard not to go for them all but stay within a manageable range of activities… and not be ‘thinking’ about all the possibilities all the time.
I’d love to connect some time and chat.
Blessings brother,
Kary
Hi Kary,
What a great idea….just taking one day off a week. This sounds so easy to do, yet it is so very hard. But, I think it is edxtremely important to help eliminate burnout and most importantly, spend time with our family members.
My husband always tells me that I am on the computer too much, so he thanks you!
Take Care!
Kim
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Kary
This is an awesome idea. If we start to add up how much time we spend working compared to time spent with family – the family usually comes up short. This is a great way to “right that wrong”. Thanks for the thought.
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Kary,
I really enjoyed you sharing with us your desire for finding balance. Being in balance is one of the most powerful concepts for us to apply in our lives. And you share it with all of us online involving us to participate and be your accountability partners as well as check our balance and find it. I am going to check your next post to see how your first Friday went. I am sure it was fabulous.
Gratefully,
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Kary,
This is good stuff. I, like a lot of other people who commented, are in the same boat as you but I think that since you put it out there, it makes the rest of us feel more confident in what we do. We know that we are not alone.
To answer your question, for me Saturday’s are my days to unplugg and the reason is because that’s when my kid’s have their activities. I have 3 wonderful children and there is something going on 7 days out of the week but Saturday’s are the most hectic.
But one thing I just thought about yesterday was how can I get my kids more incorporated in my business? How can I teach them about entrepreneurship and how to be self-sufficient? I think that way I’m accomplishing a lot of things all at once.
I can go on and on about this subject but I won’t. Take care and be blessed,
Rodney
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Great idea Kary!! A few months ago I was feeling very much like you are now. I even made a video about “Mom Balance”.
I focus on balance throughout each day, rather than a whole day. You clarify quite well how hard it is to pull away from all that we do as internet and network marketers. I’ve been doing this for over 3 years and the passion for it has done nothing but increase. I find my work online and in my multiple businesses, intoxicating!
What I have pledged to do, since I have not been able to stick to a “day away”, is to create balance within each day. That means: exercise, sometimes a nap, and letting all who I do business with know that I do not answer the phone between 4 and 8, which is when my daughter is home from school. (I do have some training calls twice per week at that time, due to my time zone, but not until 7:30).
This way of balancing within each day has been something I am much better at sticking to, than a whole day off. Maybe one day when the passion cools…..
I think you are totally on the right track Kary!
Peace and Abundance,
Deborah Tutnauer
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Hey, Kary – Very important thought: Lead a balanced life – work hard and relax hard. Most of us relax ‘hardly’. Sort of like: why do we sleep 6 to 8 hrs per day? We were built to be active and be not active. So, I agree with you. And blessings upon you.
Ron
Hey Kary,
I can totally relate! Doing client work and my own internet marketing/social media keeps me at my computer almost all day, every day. And I’m still not getting to business projects that I want to work on. Sometimes I actually get so wrapped up in what I’m doing for a client that I seem to dream all night long about their industry. Talk about waking up tired the next morning…whew!
What I’ve discovered is that if I give myself a break and avoid my computer for a whole day…I come back refreshed and more productive. I have been trying to take Sundays off and work on a hobby or something that gives me pleasure. By allowing my brain to “unplug” from work (that I love), I tap into energy and a fresh supply of new ideas.
Thanks for writing this post and sharing a bit of your personal life with us! I wish you the best in creating more balance in your life
Cheers,
Kimberly
Hi Kary,
I loved your video. You are a sweetheart. Such kind energy. I can see why you love teaching and working with kids. I have been full time in network marketing now for 23 years. I can certainly relate.
I only started to embrace internet and social media marketing in this last year and half. I am fortunate that I have a mature organization however I still have more people I want to empower to own their lives. I tend to overwork and only recently created and sent out my working hours to my team. Fortunately many of my leaders are independent. I want to model a healthy approach to building a business to the new people we are bringing into the business.
Thank you for your honesty. I appreciate you sharing your process, it helps us all.
Faith
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Thanks for your kind reply and congrats on your networking success
over the past 23 years! That’s a tribute to your leadership and
interpersonal skills to truly connect and inspire people.
I look forward to keeping in touch,
Kary
Thanks for the reminder to unplug. I know that between my computer and my phone I can feel like the world’s at my fingertips, but sometimes it feels like the world’s at my heels. It’s a great reminder as to why I’ve been working so hard and that I need to be present with that why (my 3 kids and husband). I do try to cut-back on the weekends, but I think I’ll take this weekend to completely unplug. Mother’s day…seems like perfect timing.
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Hey Kary, I truly understand where you are coming from. In fact, between work, my ironman training, and trying to build my online business– I have had so so many problems with my fiance– regarding balancing issues. It has been a real struggle… unfortunately he doesn’t understand my drive and also the online marketing world. Even while I am here right now in vegas on my last leg of our action filled trip (Trail race in San Fran, yosemite, Sedona, Grand Canyon, and now our final leg– Vegas)– I am feeling so stressed now because I’m getting so behind in work. I figure while he is playing poker, I can catch up a little.
Anyway, I understand what you are saying– though I don’t think I could take a week day off- Usually, I’ll take a Saturday or Sunday off because those are my long trainin days so I try to spent the rest of afternoon with Fiance.
I am really interested in hearing how this works for you– please let me know how I can help.
Thanks,
Laura DeMeo
Hi Laura! This has been great for me and my family, and I’ve
designated Sundays to completely unplug from being online.
Helps me to truly be present and enjoy my time with my
family more… ready to rock and roll on Mondays!
All the best,
Kary
[...] As I was taking my youngest son to the bus stop this morning – enjoying the fact that the days here in Atlanta are finally starting to warm up so my brain is actually able to focus on something other than the cold wind turning my hot coffee into ice coffee in less than 10 minutes – I was reflecting on a great blog post I watched last week by my friend Kary Rogney. He discussed his new plan to go un-plugged for one full day each week. If you have not watched his post, I highly recommend taking a few moments to check it out here. [...]
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