How do you get out of a funk and achieve life-balance as a searcher?

May 09, 2025
by a searcher from The University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business in Mesa, AZ, USA
Hello Searcher friends,
I'm going to be honest here and say that I am at a low point in life. I had to walk away from a deal last November, one that I had literally set might sights for years and thought that it was guaranteed to close in my behalf. Since then, I have moved around and my spouse is working more while having strong feelings about childcare, which leaves me as the primary caregiver of my five, that's right five, young children. The role reversal between my wife and I has lead to new stressors and adjustments as neither one of us are comfortable in our new respective roles.
Now, I've almost given up on the dream of buying a small business and being my own boss. My life situation requires constant flexibility which usually means my time to search for a business and learn ETA gets flexed away but other demands and expectations.
Has anyone in this community felt the same? Or been in a similar situation?
How did you get out of it?
How do you achieve balance between family duties, self-care, and the work it takes to be a successful searcher?
I would appreciate your help.
Josh
from New York University in New York, NY, USA
from New York University in New York, NY, USA