Hey, would like some help. My wife is an entrepreneur and ever since we got married she hasn't been able to get herself to focus on her startups. She's been focusing on managing our life together, but she isn't happy because she isn't working on her startups as much as she'd like to. The problem is compounded by the fact that I make a good income as a PM, so there's less of a driving force than when she was single.

She's looking for a mentor who's been through something like this.

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How about you help manage your life together so she can work on her own stuff?

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I'm sure she wants to, but doesn't have capacity to with everything else that needs to be done the way she wants it all done.

Either step up your household game, or hire professionals that will complete the tasks per your wife's standards.

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As a wife and mother I get her. In my 20s I was so ambitious and driven. I still am but life weighs down on you. There is too much going on from morning until bed time. Burnout happens doubly. Home chores and office work. My suggestion is to identify if it is indeed a case of burnout. If it is then she should take some time for herself. Focus on mental and physical health. Lean in for all other house work on you or if possible hire external help. Taking that time off will clear her mind and help her focus again. If you guys don’t have kids she can even go for a retreat or travel for a few months.

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Wow this reminds my of that Ellen game with the ears where the message gets supper messed up at the end. As a woman entrepreneur I am offended at the start a baby comment. I would be happy to mentor her. I have helped small businesses focus on elevating their brand. I will DM you with my information.

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Ugh, yeah, that’s really crappy and I see what you mean.

I totally get her wanting to do everything. I am like that but I learned to prioritize in order to achieve my goals. Maybe you can both decide together what is important and what’s not that can wait so she can set a dedicated time to focus on “One”start up. Creating a business plan takes a dedicated set of time away from distractions. You are her number one coach. Cheer her on!!

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I can offer some coaching. I am focused on helping those with adhd use it as super power. As founder of consulting firm and have adhd myself I feel I offer a unique experience. Also married with 3 kids and wife has adhd too.

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Would love to chat with you. Here is my link to schedule some time https://calendly.com/r-eger-1/60min

Maybe she wants a family “start up” ie. 👶 🍼

What if you use your good income to outsource all the household chores?

Cleaning, cooking, childcare, shopping, etc.

Is it possible she has ADHD and doesn’t know it? It shows up differently in women…

I’d say help out as much as you can with house chores and take as much off her load as possible. Will require some sacrifice or at least compromise. I’m assuming no kids yet? Try to figure this out before kids because it will compound exponentially with kids and you don’t want her to become resentful.

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