19/10/2026
When I started my business, I could NOT switch off from it!
This video was taken by my husband almost exactly 3 years ago at an Arctic Monkeys gig…The support act was on and instead of enjoying the night I was answering emails and troubleshooting a site that wasn’t even live yet 🙈
I used to feel I had to reply to everything straight away. And even if I didn’t, I’d spend the rest of the night thinking about it anyway (chronic overthinker!)
I’ve found myself slipping back into bad habits these past few weeks but one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that you can care about your clients and be great at what you do without being available 24/7!
Over the years I’ve put a few things in place to make switching off easier for me which I’m going to start doing again:
📱 My work phone goes on Do Not Disturb from 5pm to 9am
📧 No work emails on my personal phone
🗓️ Clients can contact me anytime, but they know my working hours and when to expect a reply
💻 No evening or weekend work unless I’ve specifically planned it (I have had enough of that for a lifetime with Nursing!)
And it doesnt made me any less there for my clients! I’m still quick to respond, I keep people regularly updated, and being communicative throughout a project is something I hear in my reviews all the time! 🥰
The difference? When I’m not working, I’m actually not working!
Being a good business owner doesn’t mean being permanently available. And if someone expects me to be on call around the clock, they’re probably not the right client for me! 🤷♀️
Sometimes the best thing you can do for your business is switch off and go enjoy your life. ✨
