There are some things in life that, once gone, you can never get back. Time is one of those things, and it’s one of the most precious resources we have. If you’re like most people, there just isn’t enough time to do all the things you need to do or the things you truly want to do. Work obligations often get in the way of doing what you love, but you have to work to put food on the table and pay the bills every month.

As you sit in a cubicle, or in your car commuting to and from work every day, think about all the time you spend away from your family and the things you are missing — all those important milestones that pass that you may or may not be around for because of your job.

Unfortunately, when you work for someone else, they can tell you when and where you have to work. You don’t get the freedom to decide when (or if) you get to go on vacation.

Starting your own business gives you the ability to change your future and take back control of your time. Running a home-based business and learning how to be your own boss means you can have more time to spend with people you care about. You get more time for that vacation you want to take and more time to spend on your favorite hobby or learning something new.

Your boss may not allow you to start working from home, but you can if you start your own business. Find out how easy it is to get connected to a network of other entrepreneurs who are building their own successful work-from-home jobs, and live a Life Outside the Boss where you have all the flexibility you want and need.

Numerous studies have also shown the health benefits of flexible schedules. When you are in control of when and where you work, the result is:

• Increased productivity
• Lower stress
• Fewer sick days
• Improved health with better sleep and more energy
• Better mental health and less psychological distress

Flexible schedules and the ability to choose when, where and how much you work gives you the work-life balance you always wanted but could never achieve when you had to report to a boss or fit into the corporate mold.