| | Hi Friend, When I think of summer, one word comes to mind: Carefree. Sure, it's leftover childhood nostalgia when summer meant endless relaxing, discovering, and just living in the moment. But summer for entrepreneurs doesn't feel that way, does it? After all, who will find new clients, put the final shine on projects, and keep the books in order? Challenge yourself this summer to spend time away from your business. Whether it's a week-long vacation, a few days of hiking, or picking up your guitar for an afternoon, it might just be the refresher you need to reset and tackle the rest of the year. Below are a few strategies to help you achieve that carefree summer vibe (even while running a business). - Daniel, FreshBooks Editor-in-Chief | | Take Back Your Work/Life Balance, Here's How | To be honest, work-life balance—especially for business owners—was an issue long before COVID. Thanks to our hyperconnected culture, the lines between work and personal identity have been blurred for some time. But the pandemic made that blurring impossible to ignore. With the worst of COVID behind us (knock on wood), this eBook delves into strategies to help you reclaim that balance. | Your Business Is Stressing You Out | Running a business isn't all sunshine and rainbows. From scope creep, to wearing too many hats, to challenging clients, the list of stressors is endless. In this article, we examine the most common drivers of business stress, how they negatively impact your mental health, and what to do about it. Here's to fewer sleepless nights. | Is Self-Employment Making You Happier? | Once your business gains momentum, it’s easy to fall into the trap of burning the midnight oil, chasing one goal to the next, and pursuing aggressive growth at the expense of your happiness. The good news is that if you follow your own internal compass you can rediscover the joy in your work. Here's how. | The Case for Delegation | Being an entrepreneur is a lot like parenting. In the beginning, you work long hours, make big decisions, and give it your all to succeed. But at some point, both your baby and your business need to become more independent—or you risk stunting your growth. Figuring out how to delegate is a natural next step. | | | | Our Weekly Roundup of Interesting Things | 📈 Inflation is the highest it's been since the 1980s. Forbes explains how rising costs are impacting business owners (and what you can do about it today). 👑 "A Strange Loop", a black, queer meta-musical took the top spot at the Tony Awards this year. It's a historic win for Michael R. Jackson and made Jennifer Hudson an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner. ☀️ Got some extra downtime on your hands over the next few months? Here's how you can make the 'summer slow down' your secret weapon. | | Save Up to $7,000 | FreshBooks users save up to $7,000 in billable hours every year. | | | Best Newsletter Ever, Right? 😎 | Share the love using this link: freshbooks.com/blog/share | | | | © 2022 FreshBooks 1655 Dupont St.Suite 250 | Toronto ON | M6P 3T1 | Canada Toll Free (NA): 1-866-303-6061 | Phone: 416-481-6946 | [email protected] | You are receiving this email because you signed up for a FreshBooks account. If you no longer wish to receive these newsletters, unsubscribe here. | View Email in Browser | | |