Many of us wonder about work-life balance and how to achieve it. And, even imagine rocking entrepreneurial work-life balance. The majority of entrepreneurs say work-life balance is the biggest challenge they face, according to new research from NodeSource. This puts it ahead of such headline-grabbers as cybersecurity breaches and the tightening job market.

Entrepreneurs have not been lucky enough to escape this trend. According to recent research from the Alternative Board, 30% of small business owners report working more than 50 hours per week, nearly 20% report working 60 hours or more and almost 80% report feeling like they work too much. The reason? It's likely all of those complex, creative tasks they feel like only they can handle.

Need some tips on finding that work-life balance? Well, the best advice comes from people who are in the exact same boat as you are.

1. Connect & Keep Learning

“There are a number of things small business owners can do to stay healthy mentally, physically, and spiritually. Connect with people outside the office. Stay connected with the community—where you live and work. Do something just for you.

2. Time Management

Bulk your redundant tasks into chunks of time. The type of little tasks, like replying to support questions, can come in at all times of the day, and if you try to reply to each one as they come in, you’ll barely get anything else done. Slot out time each week and only do that task during that time frame.

3.  Take a Break

Make sure that you’re taking breaks throughout the day. This can seem counterintuitive, but at least one break in the morning and afternoon helps keep you focused. And finally, consider outsourcing some of your work. When you lessen your workload, balancing that against your personal life becomes that much easier.

4. Keep Track

If you keep track of the time you spend on your daily tasks, you’ll most likely realize that close to 80% of them are a waste of time! As an entrepreneur, you want to focus on the tasks that provide the most value to the company and slash out the other ones. Because we care about our businesses, we tend to occupy ourselves with busy-work even when it doesn’t bring any value. 

5.  A Little Help From Your Friends

Don’t do everything yourself: Your friends, your classmates, and your family all have certain skills that could be of use… Or, find a co-founder. Many founders can build businesses on their own. However, if you find a co-founder with complementary skills and perspectives, it will help you be more efficient—two heads are better than one.