tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14131376.post4747302956164275703..comments2024-01-30T18:59:38.243+11:00Comments on My Little Drummer Boys: Surviving stress♥.Trish.♥ Drumboyshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13482654455512269065noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14131376.post-40723942138817402562008-11-18T09:41:00.000+11:002008-11-18T09:41:00.000+11:00lol I know that stress of which you speak. Both V...lol I know that stress of which you speak. Both V and I are casual income earners - him in a trade and me with my own business that is still finding its feet.<BR/><BR/>Glad you were able to grasp hold of it and are moving to making it more manageable.jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17322709527738134797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14131376.post-18153021638106868132008-11-18T00:16:00.000+11:002008-11-18T00:16:00.000+11:00You know, I have never thought about how those who...You know, I have never thought about how those who are self employed really don't have workplace support. That must be very hard. I'm glad to hear that changes are being made to make things better for you guys!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16614232173945249682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14131376.post-37650963805784713322008-11-16T04:51:00.000+11:002008-11-16T04:51:00.000+11:00Thank you for the words of encouragement! I'm a se...Thank you for the words of encouragement! I'm a self-employed graphic designer and my husband has some serious health issues so he does not work. The burden of income is on me, and I have to say the stress is immeasurable! I am going to consider some of your thoughts -- especially to stop being all things to all people. It's just way overboard sometimes!<BR/><BR/>I'm so glad you are finding the balance you deserve!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14131376.post-87761287308770157502008-11-16T00:02:00.000+11:002008-11-16T00:02:00.000+11:00I hope your decisions will reduce your stress leve...I hope your decisions will reduce your stress levels. Hope you can manage a big holiday in the near futureMissyBoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15718948252357141272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14131376.post-8034445643203476552008-11-15T23:11:00.000+11:002008-11-15T23:11:00.000+11:00great post and so true.... I have been self employ...great post and so true.... I have been self employed on a number of occasions - now included. I have also been the primary income earner for ten years .... my hubbie is the stay at home dad.<BR/><BR/>I have just done eight months employed by someone else and it was the worst time ...the stress was just wrecking my/our life - so I quit with the intention to have Nov and Dec off to 'recover' ... but in the last three weeks I have had two old clients call and want minor jobs done - so I am back to the self employed world ...<BR/><BR/>still we are taking the time to slow down, be frugal and really connect at a deeper level with my boys - I am loving that .....my best to you in finding the elusive work -life balance .... now I hear called 'flow'. leLe https://www.blogger.com/profile/02512019595616824067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14131376.post-52784432781200173702008-11-15T20:47:00.000+11:002008-11-15T20:47:00.000+11:00I have always thought that although it offers grea...I have always thought that although it offers great autonomy and possible financial rewards, there certainly is a large personal toll that comes along with owning and running your own business. I hope the decisions work out the way you want.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14131376.post-92097566051145690412008-11-15T14:47:00.000+11:002008-11-15T14:47:00.000+11:00Laura : for many years we ran our business from ho...Laura : for many years we ran our business from home - well we lived in the house at the front and the business was separate.Our business is still there but we moved house.<BR/><BR/>It was far worse then in terms of customers interrupting our private after hours time . I know what you mean about relying on God too. I am glad it has worked out for you.<BR/><BR/>Sandy - I was only 'in charge' of the shift - mainly afternoons and weekends - can't imagine being fully in charge all the time.<BR/>I think it is wise you go into small business knowing the risks so you can take precautions and tackle them head on.I wish you luck whatever he decides too.<BR/><BR/>M - I agree 'knowing yourself' you do need to consider pro and cons of every situation.It is important before you invest in your own self employment opportunities ... not after.<BR/>Sometimes it all gets out of hand before you know it.♥.Trish.♥ Drumboyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13482654455512269065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14131376.post-67451333383826110292008-11-15T10:10:00.000+11:002008-11-15T10:10:00.000+11:00Everytime I've considered starting a small busines...Everytime I've considered starting a small business I think of exactly this scenario. How do I deal with stress? Badly, I'm afraid. I couldn't really deal with having my own one-person consulting company and that is a fairly low stress option!Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00831936165024410678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14131376.post-17297702158489096282008-11-15T06:42:00.000+11:002008-11-15T06:42:00.000+11:00Thank you for posting this. It is such a coinciden...Thank you for posting this. It is such a coincidence. I know that nursing stress you mention, and right now my husband is thinking of starting his own business, and I fear the stress and 24/7 workload it may bring. <BR/><BR/>Good for you for taking a step back to reassess. I hope whatever you both decide works out :)Momisodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06752015177628948631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14131376.post-11501357732469617172008-11-15T01:10:00.000+11:002008-11-15T01:10:00.000+11:00Stress really does affect everything...I am seeing...Stress really does affect everything...I am seeing the results in my body, as well as having seen it in our relationship over the last couple of years. Now that I am working from home, MY stress level has gone down tremendously. I am just now seeing the difference, over a year after I quit working. Of course, now our stresses are different...finances are tight and we are learning more about depending on God.Laura Paxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17140330952926169201noreply@blogger.com