Motherhood and entrepreneurship are both all-consuming roles. Between client work, business operations, school drop-offs, and family life, it can feel like there’s little room for you. Or not time at all. It’s a balance that we all struggle with and you will find countless articles or even your own intuition telling you that doing activities you enjoy is good for the soul. In fact, you may find in some countries outside of the United States they will ask what you do and most people will respond with their hobbies and interests vs. their careers! It’s hard in the hustle and bustle and everyday push to remember that having a hobby outside of work and family isn’t indulgent; it’s a powerful tool for improving your well-being and sharpening your entrepreneurial skills.
Here’s why carving out space for a hobby is one of the smartest decisions you can make as a mompreneur:
1. Hobbies Recharge Your Energy
Running a business and raising kids requires immense energy. Without intentional rest and play, burnout can creep in quickly. A hobby, whether it’s gardening, painting, running, reading or even puzzles gives your brain and body a break from constant productivity mode. Yes, resting and taking a nap are restful but in a different way! Hobbies, let us be creative and your neurons fire in ways they typically don’t when working or doing the day to day tasks.
✨ Business Impact: You may find that on a weekend you were able to read a book or work in the garden, when you return to your desk, you’re refreshed, sharper, and more creative.
2. Hobbies Teach Patience and Problem-Solving
Every hobby comes with its own learning curve. You might burn the first loaf of bread you try to bake or spend weeks figuring out a new knitting stitch. But this process of trial and error is exactly what entrepreneurship is about, in fact it’s what our kids do every day! Especially toddlers and they tend to find quite a bit of joy in doing so! They are constantly experimenting, iterating, and not giving up.
✨ Business Impact: You strengthen resilience, patience, and problem-solving muscles you can directly apply to your business.
3. Hobbies Spark Creativity
When you allow yourself to play and explore outside of work, you often stumble into fresh ideas and perspectives. Research shows that creativity thrives when we engage in activities unrelated to our core work. Remember when you feel good, your work and output tend to show that as well. Life is not about being perfect or creative every day. It’s not a linear path; it is full of ups and downs but learning to play or be creative or take breaks in things other than just vegging out on the couch can truly help restore your energy and inspire you!
✨ Business Impact: That “aha!” idea for your next product, marketing campaign, or system may strike while you’re sketching, hiking, or crafting.
4. Hobbies Model Balance for Your Kids
One of the greatest lessons we can teach our children is that life isn’t only about responsibilities. Showing them that you make time for joy, learning, and personal growth sets a powerful example. We wonder why our kids tend to demand things immediately, well it’s hard not to when the culture around us does the same. We have drive through’s and Instacart and Netflix, etc. These are all incredibly powerful tools, so I don’t say this as a negative but it’s difficult to show the balance. It’s hard for a child to understand that a painting was carefully painted over 100’s of hours when they can see AI generate a visual in just a few seconds to a few minutes. It’s about finding a balance. No one says you have to go off grid or homestead (but go for it if this is what you desire!) but we do need to find a healthy balance because rest and taking time to play or do hobbies is an important part of health.
✨ Business Impact: When you show up balanced and fulfilled, you lead your business and your family with more clarity and confidence.
5. Hobbies Build Community
Many hobbies naturally connect you with others, whether it’s joining a local running group, attending a pottery class, going to a paint and sip with friends or swapping book recommendations. As an entrepreneur, these new circles can become unexpected sources of networking, support, and even future collaborations.
✨ Business Impact: Expanding your network outside of business settings can open doors you never anticipated.
💡 Remember: You don’t need to monetize everything you do. Some things are meant simply to light you up—and when you’re lit up, your business benefits too.
👉 Action Step: This week, schedule one hour for something that’s just for you. Not for your kids. Not for your business. Just you. Then, notice how it shifts your energy when you return to your roles as CEO and mom. As a mompreneur, your days are already packed but carving out even 30 minutes a week for a hobby can create ripple effects across your business, your family, and your own sense of joy.
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