What do you do if you're struggling with work-life balance as a self-employed coach?

Allocate your time appropriately identifying why you are not balanced? Is it compromise of your time? Is it compromise of your finances? Knowing what is the root cause that cares yes imbalance allows you to pin point what is your focal point to rectify your time accordingly. Managing your time, setting boundaries, perhaps seeking an external expert to handle the matter is what allows you to buy back your time.

Recordemos que la realidad es un concepto altamente subjetivo para la mente y cada persona tendrá una interpretación muy particular de esa situación. Creo que motivar a revisar la realidad de cada persona puede ser algo que limite más que cree opciones posibilitantes, sugiero hacer un ejercicio de disociación que permita a la persona (ver las distintas realidades en una misma situación) 1) La interpretación de la situación en primera persona. 2) La de la otra parte en esta situación, literalmente ver sentir y escuchar como esa parte. 3) Tener la capacidad de una mirada neutra y objetiva que no se contamine con emociones de las posiciones anteriores, algo que sirve para este punto es cerrar los ojos y elevarse imaginariamente para mirar

Well, you can start by setting clear boundaries between work and personal time. Schedule your tasks and breaks, sticking to a routine. Prioritise tasks to help you focus on what truly matters. Delegate or outsource when possible to lighten your load. Make time for self-care, exercise and hobbies to recharge. Communicate your boundaries with clients to manage expectations. Use productivity tools to stay organised and efficient. Regularly review and adjust your schedule to maintain balance and, remember, maintaining your well-being is key to being an effective coach.

Using your calendar wisely and allowing your clients to see when you're available should aid in helping to create boundaries. By being easily accessible you can also foster the habit of being used as a crutch. The goal with clients is to be able to help them function in every day life without constant need to make sure what they're doing is ok. By giving them the tools and telling them you'll check in with them periodically rather than saying "Call me if you need anything" they're more apt to use what's been given instead of contacting you and crossing a personal boundary.

I usually decide what my "working hours" will be and discuss early on with my client so that they understand my time constraints. It's important to let the client know what your time boundaries are in a respectful way.

I'll say this again and again: get organized. If you're like me, you might end up trying to do multiple things at once: doing so may not be the best idea. If you must multitask, balance it out. Do a difficult task and an easy one with more focus on the difficult one. In general, I feel like it's better to do one thing at a time. Create separate time slots for other tasks. Try to stick to the schedule you make too. It' ok if you can't, but try.

Organisation is key, as is having systems, processes and tools that are designed to support your coaching work. I've seen so many coaches building a business around inefficient processes and tools. Sometimes that feeling of being busy can be mistaken for useful work, or the right work. When doing any kind of time audit, it's worth looking at how effective and value driven each activity really is.

Your ability to help clients effectively hinges on your own well-being. By scheduling regular breaks, incorporating exercise, and ensuring adequate sleep, you recharge your energy and maintain mental clarity to deliver quality coaching. Treat self-care as a fundamental part of your daily routine, as crucial as any client session or business meeting. This mindset not only reinforces its importance but also ensures consistency in prioritizing your own health and wellness.

Taking time to reflect helps you identify areas where your balance may be skewed. If you consistently neglect personal time or feel overwhelmed by work, it's a sign to reassess your priorities and adjust your schedule accordingly.

Utilize tools and software to automate repetitive tasks as much as you can. Also, use time-tracking apps to monitor how you spend your time and identify areas for improvement.

Use time management techniques such as the Pomodoro Technique (working in focused intervals with breaks) or time blocking (dedicating specific blocks of time to different tasks) to increase productivity and maintain balance.