Do you run your own business or know someone that does? It can be very stressful at times and feel like a rollercoaster of emotions. There can be months of climbing up up and up. Then the drought hits you and you’re left wondering if you should just give it all up and sell it or start over. Sometimes its difficult to sleep and you wake up with lists of things that “need to get done.” It really is never ending. It isn’t all bad, but it seems like this is a tough season for some reason.
The following blog is all about the anxieties of being an entrepreneur and how to overcome them in healthy ways. I talk to you about what science recommends, what some practical entrepreneurs have recommended and include some fun GIPHYs for your entertainment. If you stay to the end I talk about a program I’m excited to share. If you find any value in this, please screen shot parts you enjoyed most, take notes and share it on your social media and with those you care about most.
Tip #1: Know That You’re Not Alone
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Check out this article by Inc. on entrepreneurs and mental health. It includes tips to handle anxieties as a business owner. My favorite is taking a hold of your business and figuring out the best/worst scenario.
Worst case scenario? I lost $50k? Best scenario you grow revenue by 10 percent? It helps if you can break down decisions into their simplest forms. That way you can make clear decisions and know what to expect either way they go down.
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Tip #2: Entrepreneurs Deal With More Anxiety and Mental Illness Than Most Adults In Traditional Jobs
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If you’re an entrepreneur, check this article out by Entrepreneur . It lays out the realities of owning a business and the toll it can take on individuals. It also provides strategies for those in business that may be struggling with anxiety and depression.
If you’re a business owner, you already are dealing with running your business and the pressure of everything being your responsibility. Its okay to have mental illness and need other people’s support at times. It’s normal, expected and understandable to have stressful days on the job.
Many entrepreneurs like you decide on a few ways to deal with their anxieties and depression by listing out their favorite activities. They put their list in an easy to find spot for those days when life just kinda … sucks. That way, even if they’re not thinking clearly, they can easily find the list and select an activity they love to do to help lower their anxieties and overcome their depression.
Tip #3: Here’s What Other CEO Have To Say About Their Mental Illness
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Check this article out by Entrepreneur ⬇️ ⠀
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A CEO’s story on mental illness and how he bounced back. I love how he encourages people to seek on going treatment throughout life. Whether that’s seeking a licensed therapist, or doing whatever treatment works for you. I also really appreciate how he shares about his own traumas growing up and how you never really know someone’s story unless you ask them.⠀
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Tip #4: Hey Entrepreneurs! Are You Ready To Take Your Business To The Next Level In 2020?!⠀
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The first step to moving forward is assessing circumstances accurately.⠀
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Anxieties and fears can prevent momentum if we allow them to dominate our thinking.⠀
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You’re not alone in your stresses and angst!⠀
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Check out Forbes 13 tips for overcoming entrepreneurial anxiety.
Which one is your favorite tip? Mine is #4: tie every decision back to your core purpose. That is exactly what Move Happy® is all about. Every decision is tied back to my purpose of helping to move people towards their own happiness world wide. One day I believe we will find a solution to preventing suicides world wide and empowering individuals in every country with the tools necessary to feel important, loved and have all of their needs met so they can be contributing members of society.
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Tip #5: Hey Entrepreneurs! Networking With Other Entrepreneurs That Are Empowered Can Help Empower You To Overcome Your Personal Anxieties⠀
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How can Move Happy® help? ⠀
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Move Happy now offers The Move Happy VIP Community© where you can connect with other professionals in various backgrounds all with the same focus: wanting to move their groups/teams/clients towards happiness. ⠀
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If you’re a CEO or Founder and finding yourself struggling with anxiety and depression, I highly recommend joining our community. Because it’s new it’s only $497 instead of $997. Email me for inquiries.
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You’ll get lifetime access to the community as long as the program exists and the social media channel allows it to continue. ⠀
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I’m rolling out for YOU a course in happiness and business soon.⠀
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For a limited time, all Move Happy VIP Community© Members will receive Lifetime access to this course & community!⠀
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Oh and 40% of all sales at Move Happy® goes back to mental health research and support 💜 🤗 ⠀
Move Happy® Updates
Move Happy Business Course© is rolling out very soon! This will be included complimentary to all VIP Move Happy Members©. Included in this course will be strategies to help keep up your positivity game while running an empire, how to keep your mental health in tip top shape, and provide practical strategies for those tougher than tough days.
The Move Happy Movement Podcast© has over 340 downloads. We are on our way to 500 I can feeeeeeel it! Please join me by following the podcast on iTunes, or Podbean. I interview leaders in all industries that are specifically strong in either mindset, building community, fitness or a combination. They provide you with their tips and strategies for their industry specifically and share what they’re working on so you can connect with them if you love their story.
My latest guest, Dr. Michael Genovese is the Chief Medical Officer of Acadia Healthcare and also volunteers with the FBI and their first responders. He’s in charge of almost 600 hospitals and still finds time to volunteer? No excuses to the rest of us 😉. If you haven’t listened yet, definitely do so; you will not be disappointed.
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So there you have it folks. Being an entrepreneur isn’t easy. It comes with some anxieties and depressing days. It isn’t the end of the world though. There are ways to overcome anxieties and depression. There are friends you can call. There are professionals you can reach out to. There is fun to be had to get your mind back to a fun and joyful creative space.
Thank you for reading this far. If you found any value in this blog, I’d be honored if you’d share it with a friend or family member.
PS: Don’t forget to tell someone you love them today
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