When you’re a hard working mom with a Direct Sales company
it’s very easy to find one day that life is completely out
of balance with the scales tipped deep toward the business
and everything else hanging on to the other end for dear
life. Because I have seen many a mom burn out of direct
sales as a result of this chaotic unbalance, I want to
encourage you, Direct Sales Mom, to find a Sabbath rest for
yourself and your business.

A while back our family decided, rather radically, to take
the truth of a Sabbath rest seriously, mostly because we
believe the 10 commandments are still that – commandments.
And since the fourth commandment of “remember the Sabbath
Day to keep it Holy” falls between the third and fifth
commandments it’s just as valid as “Thou shalt not commit
adultery”.

This wasn’t as easy as it sounds. It was, however, one of
the most freeing things I’ve ever done personally and
direct sales-wise. Before it’s time to hit the pillow on
Saturday night, I make a deliberate effort to make sure all
“work” is done and shut down the computer until Monday. My
voice mail message, my email and my instant message
programs all are automatically set to respond with
something like, “Sorry I missed you. I’ll get back to
you on Monday.”

Imagine, a whole day, spent in rest and enjoyment. No
thinking about my direct sales company. No “to do” lists.
No endless emails, checking inventory, filing paperwork,
making up hostess packets. Nothing at all having to do with
work.

Even if you’re not one who believes in the bible, that just
makes a whole bunch of sense. Your family needs to you take
a rest from the work. Your customers need you to refresh
for 24 hours so you can serve them with gusto starting
again on Monday morning. YOU need the break to renew your
mind, however that looks for you, and to take time to smell
the flowers… or even plant them if that’s relaxing for you.

The focus of the biblical command is that of
holiness…focusing your mind for that whole period on God
and His glory. I have to admit, that is still a struggle
for me. I fight to keep my mind at rest and I still spend
much of my Sunday thinking about what I’m going to do on
Monday. But I can’t even describe how wonderful it is to
not even have the option to act on it. Instead of running
up to my computer “just one more time”, I can take a nap.
Instead of mulling over a design for a flyer, planning my
next party or answering downline emails, I can read the
bible or another great book… one that has nothing to do
with my Direct Sales company, downline management, business building
ideas or sales tactics!

And you know what else? On Monday morning I get up ready to
hit it hard. Yes, my inbox is full of emails, but it’s a
delight to look through them, actually read them instead of
skimming, and answer with a refreshed mind. My family is
happy, my customers are happy, I am happy… and I like to
think that God is pleased at my efforts as well.

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Annette Yen is the rested Direct Sales mom who loves helping other moms find their niche in the Direct Sales field and make it work for their families. Visit Annette’s blog for more tips on making the most of your Direct Sales business and sign up for her email newsletter at www.sailingtosuccess.com .

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