[Mz]

6. Work on introducing efficiencies into other parts of your life in order to free up more time/energy/mental focus for the business.

You have mentioned that you are eating better and exercising more. But what time sinks do you have that could be eliminated or reduced? Most people (at least in America) spend quite a lot of time on just maintaining their personal possessions. I have few personal possessions and it gives me more time for other things. Most people have lots of very inefficient processes in their personal lives and are typically reluctant to consider making changes which would eliminate housework or reduce travel time for common tasks and so on. For example, many Americans have long commutes to work and complain about how negatively this impacts their lives but will not consider moving to shorten the commute. (I know that is a poor example for you since you work from home, but it comes to mind because I find it so baffling. They typically state that they live far away because they don't want work to consume their lives but the net result is that work consumes more of their lives due to the longer commute eating up more of their time.)

[PonyGumbo]

>They typically state that they live far away because they don't want work to consume their lives

People typically have long commutes because they a) can't find suitable employment within a reasonable distance of their existing home, or b) can't afford to live within reasonable distance of where they work. Not everyone can simply pick up and move. In a two-income household, it's a balance in commute distance for both parties. Some people would rather commute an hour for work and live near family. Some people simply can't sell their homes. I've never, however, heard anyone say that they live far away because they don't want work to consume their lives.

[Mz]

Well, you and I clearly know different people. The most common reason I have been given for a long commute to work is that they don't want to live near their job. I am well aware that in two income families and other situations, sometimes compromises are necessary. But I know people currently and have known people in the past who really were free to choose and freely chose a long commute, not because they had to for any of the reasons you cite. And I have also known people who complained bitterly about the cost of gas and other burdens of living with a long commute who blew off (as in dismissed without a real reason) any and all suggestions for trying to improve the situation. After a while, I stop being sympathetic.

[dnc01]

Thanks for the suggestions. I am fairly good on everything. I may watch a movie at night and spend a bit of time exercising, family time as well. No game consoles, no fancy shopping (cash prohibiting there :) ). Other than that I work 7 days a week, and most nights. I have to have a break occassionally :)