Find Your Balance

Sometimes, it is hard to get up in the morning. I am not the bubbly, quick-witted entrepreneur 24/7, although some might think so. LOL! Quite frankly, I have days that are downright exhausting and draining to the core. It feels like being stuck at the end of a fork in the road, not knowing which route to take next.

When I have those days...and trust me, you too, WILL have those days as well! You have to find a way to decompress, step away and take a break. As any entrepreneur knows, having hustle in your system is mandatory and it's a wonderful thing until your hustle becomes excessive and neglect starts to set in. I say neglect, as in your personal and emotional health.

I will share this you. Until this past Christmas, I had not been home to New York to see my family in a year. Even though I only live 4 hours away, I had not stepped one foot into my parents house for an entire 365 days! Now, anyone that knows me, knows that I am in New York like I still live there. LOL! My EZ Pass has some serious mileage on it from going up and down Interstate 95. Even though I flew the coop 15 years ago shortly after college, I always felt the need to drop in at home to feel like I was still in the loop.

This past year, I got so bogged down in building and giving to my business that I forgot to build and give to myself! I mean, my emotional self, my fun self, my everything self! I simply forgot about taking care of me. Looking back on it now, I realize how easy it was to let a year pass by before I reconnected to my familiar world.

I needed to find balance. It was great to be home to see my family and there is always some form of comedy situation that leads to gut-busting laughs. I missed that...A LOT!

We have to learn how to step away from the maze of our lives and find balance. It could be a brisk walk outside or a silent moment of thanks for all the God-given blessings that have come your way. Even a simple yoga session in the middle of your living room floor is a great way to clear your thoughts and get a few stretches in. Whatever method you choose to decompress and center yourself when life's maze seems like it is never-ending, never forget to take care of yourself!

Stay Lovely!

Reneé Lowe is the CEO and Founder of OnyxQueen Media, which provides Event Planning and PR Services to small businesses looking to expand their lifestyle brands. Reneé personally oversees every client, event and project using her creative strategy. With degrees in Journalism, Media/Communications/PR and a certification in Wedding/Event Planning, she has been sought after by corporate and private upscale clients. She has done speaking engagements and written for various publications about women and business.