It happens to all of us. We work tirelessly to build our customer base and keep them happy, only to feel exhausted and underappreciated.

If this sounds like you, chances are your business is working you instead of you working your business. And until you change this, you won’t feel better, in fact, things will probably get worse.

Let’s take a moment to catch up on the differences between running your business and running you.

When you run a business, like a mobile notary service, it’s your operation. He has a systematic approach to his business process that anyone can duplicate. A way to take orders, a way to bill, and a way to communicate with your customers.

When it’s running you, it’s a whole different thing. Most days are spent hopping from one thing to another all day and sometimes all night. You are not sure who you owe money to or to, how to build or how to market. But one thing is for sure when your business says jump, you say how high and you’re on your way to selling out, if you haven’t already.

This issue affects every small business owner at some point; It’s not just something exclusive to the mobile notary industry.

And while some mobile notary signing agents quit and give up, others are able to turn things around and start enjoying life again.

Here are 3 tips to help you avoid burnout in the mobile notary business and get your life back on track.

1. Take one day off a week

Once a week you should take a day for yourself. Turn off your cell phone, don’t make any appointments, and go do something you love to do. Taking time for yourself is one of the best things you can do to help prevent burnout. It can help rejuvenate you and give you a different perspective.

2. Don’t answer your phone after 6 pm

This can be hard to get used to because most mobile notaries feel they need to be available for every phone call they receive to build their business. But it’s just not true. Sometimes a company will want to work with you more because you’re not available or don’t answer the phone. It shows that you have limits and that you run a business; your business is not driving you.

3. Help someone every day.

Take time every day to help someone. It’s good for the soul and will help you avoid Mobile Notary burnout. So go out and open the door for a stranger, congratulate someone you’ve never met before, help a novice notary get started. It will always come back your way.

Remember to put yourself first, you will gain more customers, make more money and be a happy person overall.