Taking of Your Business Means Taking Care of Yourself, Episode 95

The tip of the iceberg is beautiful and majestic, but just below the water’s surface is where it gets scary.
There are highs and lows with entrepreneurship – it can be a roller-coaster ride.
Insecurity, doubt, and fear are emotions that come up daily.
Be bold about sharing the importance of mental health in your life.
Share your story in order to help other people.
Admit you’re not perfect.
Healthy boundaries are good for your protection and happiness.
Do not hesitate to reach out for professional help.
Create a caring supportive work environment.
Find a mentor who represents the type of person you are striving to be.

It is easy to get in the mindset of you build a product and take care of the customer no matter what.
Do not let your own needs slip.
Make sure you stay focused on things that interest you and engage your team to continually move forward.
If you are in business long term, think about your team and customers like a family.
Silence the fear that if you quit you will be a failure.
Take frequent daily breaks to frame your day.
Do not over-commit to multiple projects to help manage burnout.
Set work hours to help manage expectations.
Find a support system (personal and professional) that is supportive for your business and private life.
Create a supportive work environment where you can ask for help if you need it.
Build a network of freelancers, agencies, and support that can help with your client calls so that you are not always “online”.

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