#067 Entrepreneurship and Mental Health: 3 Strategies That Work for Me
Jul 10, 2018
Owning a business can be quite demanding – most of you know this. It also has many rewards – most of us know this. Let alone the challenges of maintaining the revenues – some of us have an added layer. We have compromised mental health.
Anxiety and Depression are part of the mix for me and they don’t hinge on having a good life. Sometimes when I hear people say “I don’t know what she is depressed about, she just came back from the Caribbean.” a little voice inside me acknowledges “There’s room for education here.” That’s a sure sign that people don’t get it. Right? But you get it because you get it….
3 Strategies That Work for Me
Flex Time – My hours in my business vary and I have created a culture that isn’t tied to any kind of 9 – 5 traditional workplace. I have control over that and when I don’t anymore, it’s time for me to move on.
An Awesome Tribe – The people in my corner uplift and support me and give me what I need. I love imperfect people who are comfortable in their own skin.
Self Acceptance – I own who I am and love myself with all my quirks and foibles. That means I am open to talk about mental health issues. After all, it’s as much a part of me as my Newfoundland accent – not going anywhere fast.
Be well and if you can’t be well – be kind to yourself.
