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Protecting Your Mental Health As An Entrepreneur

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Owning and operating a business is hard work. It can be overwhelming and mentally challenging, especially when you have a staff and clients who depend on you. Sometimes, the stress and obligations can catch up with you, and many entrepreneurs can experience issues that include depression, mood disorders and exhaustion. There are certain strategies that you can put into place that will help you address the stress and the pressures of being a business owner, allowing you to protect your mental health and help you stay well and productive.

One way that you can protect your own mental well-being during periods of significant business-related stress is to take time for things that make you happy and bring you peace. If you love to read, make time to read and clear your head. Even if it feels impossible to add anything else to your schedule at this time, taking small breaks to enjoy things completely unrelated to your work is freeing. As much as you are able to do so, maintain your hobbies and do things that you enjoy — this is significantly beneficial for your mental health.

Another thing you can do to be intentional about your mental and emotional health is to make the effort to turn your brain off. Overthinking and overanalyzing can be major a stressor for you, especially if you do not make it a point to take a break. Get into the habit of taking “brain breaks” — read, take a walk, listen to a podcast, see a movie, take a nap — find out what works for you and make it happen on a regular basis.

Mental health is critically important, especially for entrepreneurs, and you may need to be intentional about protecting yourself and your well-being. When you learn how to protect your mental health, things like stress, difficulties and other obstacles will seem less overwhelming.

By Meagan Kerlin for Vertu Marketing LLC

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