Entrepreneurial burnout is a type of long-term stress related to work. It usually happens when we’ve been stressed out for an extended period. The Mayo Clinic describes burnout as “a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity.”
Some common entrepreneur burnout signs include:
You may suffer entrepreneurial burnout if you suffer from these and can trace the cause back to work.
Business owners, in particular, are prone to burnout due to their struggle to separate stress from productivity. They tend to feel like if they aren’t stressed out about work, they aren’t working hard enough. Not only is this untrue, but the exact opposite is true: the more stressed you are, the less able you are to work effectively.
The best way to overcome entrepreneurial burnout is to avoid it altogether by reframing that business owner mindset and maintaining your mental health. Sleep well, exercise regularly, maintain a solid work-life balance, and talk to mentors, friends, and therapists when stressed.
Unfortunately, those things are much easier said than done. But, if entrepreneurial burnout has already set in or is creeping closer, here are some tips for pulling yourself out of that rut.
Do you regularly fall into the burnout trap? A business coach can help you reframe your mindset and develop healthy coping strategies. Click here for a complimentary video coaching session to help you avoid and deal with entrepreneurial burnout.
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