One of the most powerful things I’ve learned in business is how important it is to consciously connect and disconnect from it. Your business is energy. It’s something you’re in a relationship with. And like any relationship, it needs space, clear beginnings, loving attention, and sacred closures.
You can’t be in it 24/7. You just can’t. Not without losing parts of yourself. Not without exhausting the energy that allows your business to thrive. And this is where start and end of day routines come in. They’re not rigid rituals. They’re energetic boundaries that honour both you and your business.
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Why Disconnecting Matters
We’re not meant to be entangled with anything around the clock, not a partner, a child, a project, or a business. That constant connection becomes overwhelming. It bleeds into every part of life until you don’t even notice it anymore. You’re thinking about your business while making dinner, while walking, while resting, and that’s not healthy.
When you don’t disconnect, your business doesn’t rest. And when your business doesn’t rest, the energy behind your content begins to feel tired. Even if your content looks good, the vibration isn’t clean. It carries the exhaustion of something that hasn’t had time to breathe.
But when you consciously disconnect, when you let your business know it can rest, and you can rest, something shifts. The content you’ve already created continues to carry your energy, but now it lands in a way that feels more divine. It doesn’t come from force. It comes from flow.
Your Business Deserves to Feel Respected
Think about the businesses we interact with in everyday life. Even big supermarkets close at night. They rest. The lights go off. The space is cleared. It’s no different for your business.
When you honour that rhythm, when you tell your business, “Thank you—we’re done for the day,” it responds. It feels respected. And you feel respected. The overwhelm softens. The constant mental chatter begins to quiet. And in that space, you return to yourself.
This relationship is sacred. And routines become a way to tend to it.
Morning Routines: Starting With Intention
There was a time when I had a solid morning practice, and then life happened. I moved four times in one year, and things shifted. But I’ve come back to it slowly, gently. Not forcing. Not prescribing. Just rebuilding the relationship in a way that feels nourishing.
My morning routine often starts the moment I open my eyes. I say, “Good morning, business.” And then I say, “This time is for me.” I give myself space before diving into anything else.
I let my business know:
- You can slowly wake up
- I’ll come back to you once I’ve taken care of myself
- I need to feel grounded and resourced before I can support you
Then I go about my morning, whatever that looks like. It could be journaling, meditating, moving my body, or simply sitting in silence. I check in with how I’m feeling and how my day is meant to unfold. Some days, I’m lit up and ready to go. Others, I know it’s time to rest or work just a little before pulling back.
Once I sit down, I check in again. “Hello, business. How are you feeling today?” That moment of connection allows me to tune in. And only then do I open the laptop and begin.
The Problem With Starting Too Fast
If you wake up and immediately reach for your phone or laptop, your business has no transition. It’s jolted into action. And that’s not fair to either of you.
You might be the kind of person who thrives in the early hours, and that’s okay. But even if you do begin right away, be intentional. Let your business know: “This is how we’re starting today. Are you with me?”
Ask: Is this actually working for both of us? Is it aligned? Or is it something I’ve just gotten used to doing?
Your business may not want to be pulled awake immediately. It might prefer to stretch, to breathe, to ease in gently. Just like you.
Evening Routines: A Sacred Closing
Your end of day routine can happen at any time. Maybe your workday ends in the morning after a few intentional tasks. Maybe it ends at 3pm. There’s no right time, only what feels right for you.
When I finish working, I thank my business. I say, “Thank you for your support today. Thank you for holding space.” Then I let it know we’re closing down for the day.
I might still have a few final things to finish, but once I do, I close the laptop with intention. I say, “Goodnight, business.” And then it’s my time.
Sometimes my business energy lingers. That’s okay. I honour it. But I also remind myself: I’m no longer working. I’ve created a boundary. And in doing that, I make space to rest, to recharge, and to return the next day feeling nourished.
Final Reflections
Start and end of day routines are not about being perfect. They’re about being in a relationship. They’re about treating your business with the same love, respect, and attention you’d offer anyone else you deeply care about.
You get to rest. Your business gets to rest. And when you reconnect the next day, you do so with clarity, presence, and renewed energy. That’s how you build something sustainable. That’s how you show up with integrity. That’s how you grow a business that loves you back.
Here for the links that may have been referenced in the show or is complementary to this episode.
- Podcast – Ep 125: Working with Your Inner Child through the Earth Connection Chakra
- Podcast – Ep 130: Root Chakra and the Inner Child
- Podcast – Ep 162: Inner Child Dialogues: Conversations for Healing and Growth
More in-depth content and resources:
- Blog Post – Healing Your Business’s Inner Child
