With all of the responsibilities women have in today’s world, do you ever feel beat up because you try to do it all? Is it worth it?

I was recently interviewed for NuWire Magazine on what drives professional women and what the down sides are to being a women business owner. As I answered the questions, I realized that I still do not find the time for exercise or to even sit still, except for my meditation which I do right before I sleep. My mind races as I handle multiple projects at once, manage people and am constantly on the road. Does this sound like you?

If it does, read on because after today, I have finally realized those of us who are type A must slow down or die!

I was in a meeting with an attorney, going over some issues I have with a rental property in another state. I was interviewing the attorney to see if he would be a good match for my problem and what could he suggest to help me solve my problem. During our conversation, I learned his philosophy of business and life.

He interviews his clients to make sure he wants them as clients. He fires clients who do not do what they say they will do or are unresponsive when he tries to contact them. He works on a schedule where he leaves early enough in the day to have family time, and has his weekends free.

I asked him how he can have a successful law practice from just 9-5. He said, “We are responsible for our own choices in life. I choose not to be a workaholic. If I accomplish 80% of what I set out to do in a week then I have succeeded. Money is not everything, my family and my health are.”

I am sure all of you have met someone with this philosophy, yet just ignore what they are saying because after all, how would they understand the responsibilities on your shoulders? However, this attorney’s sincerity made me pause and think about the choices I make in regards to my personal well being.

Just six weeks ago, a business friend of mine retired to pursue travel and writing. She had sold her Florida home and moved to the mountains of North Carolina. Two weeks ago, she was not feeling well; she suffered a major heart attack and died.

Guess I keeping asking myself, “How many more reminders does one need to prioritize in life?” How about you? Let this be your wakeup call!

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