Pat Miller shares a personal story about achieving work-life balance by making a simple yet impactful change. He found himself constantly checking work emails and social media at all hours, which affected his presence and quality time with family. To address this, he deleted LinkedIn and Gmail from his phone, which were his primary business channels. Initially, he feared missing important emails or emergencies, but he realized that true emergencies would prompt a call or text, not an email.
This change allowed him to be more present and enjoy his personal time without interruptions. Weekends felt like weekends, and dinner felt like dinner again. Miller emphasizes that anyone can do this and encourages solopreneurs to try it, assuring them that it won't lead to missing out on critical work matters.
About the Author
Pat Miller is the founder of the Small Business Summary newsletter and a passionate advocate for small business owners.