Episode Highlights

Do You Own Your Business, Or Does It Own You?

Hello, my lovely listeners!

This week, I’m diving into something that many of us feel but don’t often say out loud: Do you own your business, or does it own you? If you’re feeling constantly “on”, mentally cluttered, or like your to-do list is running your life, this episode is for you.

After a big few months of summits, launches, and life happening all at once, I’m back in the saddle with reflections, tools, and truths from the heart of family day care life.

What I Covered in This Episode:

That Constant ‘On’ Feeling

You know that feeling when you walk from your office into your kitchen and instantly see a dozen other jobs waiting? I’ve lived it. And I want you to know: we are not designed to be always available. Your home should feel like a sanctuary, not a workplace 24/7.

You Set the Rhythm—Not the Other Way Around

Being a business owner means you get to decide how your day flows. I share my own experiences creating rituals like taking off my apron to mentally ‘clock off’, and how those little shifts can bring big peace.

What Boundaries Really Look Like

Boundaries aren’t just rules: they’re acts of leadership. Whether it’s covering your toy shelves at the end of the day or saying no to extended hours, these choices help protect your time and well-being.

Including Children in Daily Life

I talk about why cleaning windows or hanging laundry with children isn’t “unprofessional”: it’s rich, respectful learning. These real-life tasks build skills, connection, and community within your service.

Self-Discipline and Nervous System Regulation

Let’s talk doom-scrolling. If that’s how you’re decompressing, it might be time to check in. I offer gentle reflections on managing energy, prioritising rest, and building a structure that supports, not exhausts, you.

Practical Ideas You Can Use Straight Away:

• Create a physical signal for ending your day (like removing an apron or closing a curtain).
• Set clear hours and stick to them—even when it’s hard.
• Batch-plan your program by the season to reclaim time and reduce stress.
• Delegate where you can—yes, a cleaner can be a business expense!
• Include children in everyday tasks—cleaning, tidying, cooking. It’s all learning.

Why This Matters:

When you don’t manage your work hours, they manage you. And if your home becomes your workplace 24/7, it’s easy to lose the joy that brought you to this work in the first place. You deserve a calm, beautiful environment just as much as the children do.

A Few Final Thoughts:

Running a family day care is deeply personal, but it doesn’t mean you should be doing it all, all the time. You’re allowed to rest. You’re allowed to say no. You’re allowed to design a business that uplifts you.

Your Challenge This Week:

What’s one boundary you can put in place to honour your time and energy? Maybe it’s finishing your work day at 5pm. Maybe it’s starting meal planning. Maybe it’s saying no to weekend documentation. Whatever it is, commit to it.

Let me know what change you’re making. I’d love to hear about it.

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going:

Did this episode spark something for you? What’s one change you’re going to make this week? Message me or share in our community, I’m always here for the big-hearted chats.

Thanks for joining me again. I’ve missed you all, and I’m so excited to be back. Let’s continue to advocate for slow, intentional, and heart-centred education. 

Speak soon! 💛