5 things I would NEVER do if I wanted a business that fits my life

As a business owner, especially a Mumpreneur juggling life, family and clients, it’s easy to get caught up in the “hustle harder” mindset. We chase shiny strategies, overload our to do lists and somehow think that doing it all ourselves is the only way to make things happen.

Here’s the truth: if your goal is to wake up without dread, have clients booked with ease and still have evenings free to enjoy life, there are a few things you simply can’t afford to do. I’m sharing 5 things I would never do if I wanted my business to actually fit my life and why.

Chase every shiny new strategy

We’ve all been there. A new method, a new Instagram hack, a “proven” funnel strategy pops up and suddenly our focus is pulled in a million directions.

Here’s the thing: every time you chase a shiny new strategy, you steal energy and focus from what actually grows your business.

Instead:

• Choose one strategy that aligns with your values, your business stage and your energy.
• Focus on implementing it consistently, instead of jumping to the next “hack”
• Review what’s already working and lean into that. Sometimes growth comes not from doing more but from doing less, better.

Skip Reflection

Reflection is your secret weapon. Without it, mistakes get repeated, wins go unnoticed and confidence can falter.

Instead of skipping it:

• Set aside time weekly or monthly to review what’s working in your business and what isn’t.
• Celebrate wins, even small ones. They fuel motivation and energy.
• Identify patterns. Are there tasks that drain you more than they serve your goals? Are there clients or projects that feel effortless and joyful?

Reflection isn’t optional. It’s how you ensure every action moves your business forward without burning out.

Overload Your To Do List

If your day looks like a mile long to do list, chances are you’ll end it feeling exhausted, unfulfilled and behind. More tasks doesn’t equal more results, it equals overwhelm.

Instead:

• Prioritise tasks that actually move the needle in your business. Ask yourself: Will this bring me closer to my goals, or am I just busy?
• Use the “top 3” principle: focus on 3 key priorities each day and let the rest wait.
• Give yourself permission to say no or delegate. Protecting your time is not selfish, it’s strategic.

Work Without Clear Priorities

Without clear priorities, everything feels urgent, but nothing really gets done.

Instead:

• Identify your top priorities for the week, month, and quarter.
• Align tasks with those priorities, if it doesn’t serve them, it doesn’t belong on your list.
• Remember, when your focus is clear, you can get more done in less time and still have space to enjoy life.

Clear priorities = clarity, calm and results.

Go It Alone

Trying to figure everything out by yourself is exhausting. Without support, decisions feel heavier, stress piles up and opportunities slip through the cracks.

Instead:

• Surround yourself with a community or coach who gets it, someone who can hold space for you, offer guidance and provide accountability.
• Share wins, challenges, and ideas with people who understand your business and your life.
• Remember, even the most successful entrepreneurs have mentors, teams, or communities. You don’t have to do it all alone.

Bringing It All Together

Building a business that actually fits your life isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing what matters, in alignment with your energy, priorities and values. When you stop chasing shiny things, start reflecting, reduce overwhelm, focus on clear priorities and lean on support, something magical happens:

• Your mornings flow effortlessly
• Your clients feel cared for and your business grows
• Your evenings are free for the people, hobbies, or moments that truly matter

And if you want help putting this into practice, I share tools, frameworks, and support inside Life Aligned Business® Mastermind because a business that fits your life is possible, and you deserve it.