No waiting for hugs

It has been a dramatic and exciting year for me and my business. The amount of personal and professional growth has been amazing.

One of the best things I did for myself in 2008 was making the commitment to continuously invest in my professional development, at a greater level and pace than I had before. Taking this step has not only enhanced my knowledge of certain areas of business, but has had the invaluable benefits of heightening my awareness level and building supportive networks.

For example, as a result of attending a conference, I met a group of people who were interested in continuing the momentum and applying our knowledge. We set up a regular weekly mastermind meeting where we share our wins, challenges, and plans, and most of all, request support from each other.

On this morning’s call I raised the topic of balancing mom time with business time, since for many women myself included, flexibility and having time for our children is one of the main reasons we started our businesses in the first place. Our discussion was insightful and helpful to me, and the group dynamic is such that sharing experiences helps each other.

When I finished the call, I asked my 7-year old daughter what she liked most about mom working at home in her own business. She said “When I want a hug, I don’t have to wait until the end of the day.”

Setting up networks that support and nurture you mean you don’t have to wait for hugs — so once again, I am humbled by the wisdom of children who seem to give you exactly the perspective you need! Happy holidays.