A Case for Working From Home

Create the Life You Want and Build a Better Life Balance

Creating a life that aligns with your values and dreams is more than just a personal goal—it’s essential for your well-being. Many of us fall into routines that prioritize work over joy, stability over creativity, and stress over relaxation. But what if you could build a multi-faceted life that has it all? A life that includes adventure, accomplishment, fun, relaxation, and steady work. This is what starting your own business or working from home can offer you: the ability to live with intention, balance, and most importantly, purpose.

Build a Multi-Faceted Life

Creating a well-rounded life requires balance, and the freedom of working from home or being an entrepreneur gives you just that:

• Adventure: You don’t need to jet-set around the globe to add adventure to your life. Adventure could mean learning new skills, pursuing your passions, or exploring different parts of your local area. Working from home provides the flexibility to make space for these experiences. Where I live is full of tradition and festivals and culture. There is always something new happening. Working from home gives me the flexibility to take part in these mini adventures and yearly rhythms that I could otherwise miss in the daily work grind.
• Accomplishment: When you build something of your own, like a business, every achievement feels meaningful. Whether it’s growing your clientele, launching a product, or hitting a personal milestone, these accomplishments create a sense of pride and purpose that’s often missing in a traditional 9-to-5 job. For me, I was tired of building someone else’s business. I wanted to invest in myself and create something I could be proud of.
• Fun: Life should include fun. Being in control of your schedule allows you to create time for activities that bring you joy. Whether it’s hobbies, spending time with loved ones, or simply taking breaks when you need them, fun becomes an integral part of your day. When I was working away from home, a small but meaningful thing I missed was getting out into nature on a daily basis. Now I spend my lunch break savoring the simple pleasures of the outdoors, like sipping tea on my swing surrounded by flowering bushes or observing the bees collecting pollen.
• Relaxation: With work-life balance in your hands, you can make rest a priority. When you work for yourself, you have the freedom to schedule downtime, which is essential for avoiding burnout and maintaining mental and physical health. Also, you can better juggle tasks during the day which opens up more time for relaxing. For instance, taking a five-minute break to load the dishwasher or switch over laundry frees up my night for more enjoyable things.
• Steady Work: You can create a system that brings in a reliable income while still allowing you the freedom to enjoy other aspects of your life. This balance between flexibility and stability is key to living a life that feels complete. Work can also be rewarding unto itself. It can be satisfying to build a business, improve your skills, achieve personal milestones, and experience personal growth.

The Importance of Purpose in Your Work

One of the most profound benefits of creating a life on your own terms is ensuring that your work has purpose. It’s not just about making money or ticking off tasks; it’s about doing something that resonates deeply with you. When you start a business or work from home, you can align your work with your passions and values. Your work should matter—to you and to the people it impacts.

Purpose-driven work doesn’t feel like a chore; it becomes a fulfilling part of your identity. Whether you’re providing a service, sharing your expertise, or creating something that benefits others, knowing that your efforts have meaning gives you a sense of direction and satisfaction.

For me, there’s nothing more fulfilling than building something that can truly support other women. I know firsthand how overwhelming it can be to juggle the demands of managing a household, raising kids, and working full-time outside the home. I often felt drained, like I was merely surviving rather than living, missing out on so much while trying to keep up. If I can help even one woman break free from that exhausting cycle and find balance and joy in her life, it would mean everything to me.

You Have Something Worth Pursuing

At the core of all this is the belief that you have something worth having. You have skills, talents, and passions that deserve to be pursued. By taking the leap into entrepreneurship or remote work, you’re not only creating a life you love but also offering something valuable to the world. Building a multi-faceted life — a life with purpose, adventure, accomplishment, fun, and steady work — IS within your reach. Every day, take one step toward creating the life you envision. Whether it’s a small business goal or a moment of reflection to decide your next move, these incremental changes will add up. Your dream life, full of intention and balance, is out there waiting for you. All you have to do is start.