The Joys of Solopreneurship Through My Eyes
Welcome to the Empathy Fitness blog! As the face behind this brand, I've got a unique story to tell about solopreneurship. Sure, there are the standard benefits - autonomy, flexibility, and so forth - but let me share with you the real reasons why this path has been a game-changer for me.
1. Quality Sleep: A Non-Negotiable Luxury
For someone who values sleep due to personal health reasons, the ability to start my day on my terms is priceless. Whether it's sleeping in after a restless night or adjusting to medication schedules, this flexibility boosts my productivity and overall wellbeing.
2. Morning Rituals with My Furry Friend
Mornings begin with coffee and quality time with my pups as they sit at my feet while I listen to an audiobook and get ready. This peaceful start, far from the rush of traditional work routines, sets a positive tone for my day.
3. Integrating Life and Work Seamlessly
Working from home allows me to weave mom life into my workday. This integration means more free time for being present for my son enhancing my work-life balance and allowing less guilt as a working mom.
4. The Fuel of My Business: Coffee
As a home-based solopreneur, I savor the luxury of brewing my favorite coffee, a simple pleasure that keeps me energized and saves costs compared to office-bought alternatives.
5. Embracing Quiet Afternoons
Even as an extrovert, my energy often dips post-lunch, especially after a morning of calls. The solopreneur lifestyle grants me the freedom to recharge with afternoon workouts or yoga, a luxury I never had in more traditional roles.
6. The Non-Existent Commute
My daily commute is a mere walk from the bedroom to the office. This not only saves time and money but also spares me the stress of rush-hour traffic.
7. Productivity Without Office Distractions
Gone are the days of obligatory office chit-chat. Working in my own space means I can focus fully on my tasks without unnecessary interruptions. Sometimes the dishes and laundry are calling my name but I use this as movement time because sitting or standing in one spot gets old quickly. Plus the more chores I can get done during the week frees up my weekends, so I don’t hate it.
8. Freedom in Culinary Choices
Lunch is no longer a rushed affair or a compromise. I relish the ability to prepare fresh, tasty meals that align with my health goals. Self-control comes in handy here, I mean the refrigerator is right down the hall…
9. Prioritizing Health and Fitness
My schedule accommodates my daily exercise sessions, which are essential for managing any fitness journey. This flexibility ensures I don't have to compromise my health for work. Plus I get to see my community of healers such as my MYO release guy, Jake. My trainer, my counselor and my cranial sacral gal. All of whom I wouldn’t get to see if I worked a traditional 9-5.
Solopreneurship: A Path to Personal Fulfillment
Transitioning from high-intensity careers to running Empathy Fitness, my journey as a solopreneur has been transformative. It's a blend of professional achievement and self-care that I never experienced in any other role. If you're contemplating this path, I say, dive in. It's a decision that could bring profound changes to your life, just as it did to mine. I am so grateful to work with fellow solopreneurs because you value time just as much as I do, plus who doesn’t love a midday lunch date or coffee?