Summertime is one of the busiest times for most small business owners. Kids are home from school, maybe there’s a cottage, and certainly there is more activity in general as everyone tries to enjoy the nice weather.<\/p>\n
With any luck, your clients will take holidays and the work pace will slow down so you can incorporate the new level of activity in your household.<\/p>\n
But even if there is more client work than you anticipated, don’t forget that burnout comes easily when you’re not paying attention.<\/p>\n
How to handle this?<\/p>\n
First of all, be aware of your limitations<\/strong>. If you know you are taking holidays, let your clients know with plenty of notice. Be sure that anything they need in your absence will be handled to their expectations.<\/p>\n If you haven’t booked holidays out of town, be sure to carve out some time for yourself<\/strong> at the end of the week (or whenever it suits you) to get out in the fresh air and enjoy the weather while it’s here.<\/p>\n