Staying Sane as Work-from-Home Entrepreneurs: Productivity, Balance & Outsourcing Tips

In this Sip and Tell episode of The Level Up Podcast, hosts Taylor Petronovitch and Kelley Gilster share practical tips on how wedding photographers, videographers, and creative entrepreneurs can stay sane while working from home.

From managing the isolation of entrepreneurship to balancing business growth with family life, they dive deep into the routines, habits, and outsourcing strategies that help them maintain focus, productivity, and mental well-being. If you're ready to take control of your schedule, avoid burnout, and create a thriving business that complements your life, this episode is for you!

In this episode, we cover:
✔️ The unique challenges of working from home as a creative entrepreneur
✔️ Creating daily routines and maintaining an organized home for mental clarity
✔️ How physical activity and getting outside improves focus and productivity
✔️ The power of outsourcing personal and business tasks to avoid burnout
✔️ Setting working hours and boundaries for a healthy work-life balance
✔️ Tips for finding your creative flow and staying focused during work hours
✔️ How valuing time over money accelerates business growth

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Timestamps:

00:00 – 05:00 | Introduction
05:01 – 12:00 | The Challenges of Working from Home
12:01 – 20:00 | Staying Sane: Routines & Home Organization
20:01 – 28:00 | Physical Wellness: Movement & Getting Outside
28:01 – 34:00 | Outsourcing for Sanity: Personal & Business Tasks
34:01 – 40:00 | Establishing Boundaries: Working Hours & Avoiding Burnout
40:01 – 44:00 | Final Thoughts & Listener Q&A

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