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Business: 8 Ways To Overcome Entrepreneurial Anxiety

Faith Wambui by Faith Wambui
May 15, 2019
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Entrepreneurial anxiety is one of the many challenges people in business face. You might think they have it all together but that’s not always the case. It takes a lot to own and manage a business which in turn, takes a toll on your emotional wellbeing. Many entrepreneurs get jittery about big decisions that will affect their business. However, it’s necessary to manage such anxiety. Here are some ways to overcome entrepreneurial anxiety.

  1. Shift Your Mindset

Mindset is everything. It’s what determines your potential for success or failure. Therefore, you need to reframe your thoughts to avoid or deal with entrepreneurial anxiety. It sounds easy, but it’s not. Look for an outlet that will help declutter your mind then slowly work on cultivating positive thought even when faced with difficulty.

  1. Make It Simple

We tend to overthink things and make the situation more complicated than it is. However, we’re wired to solve basic problems. By creating complex problems, we back ourselves into a corner which is harder to come out from. An easy way to overcome entrepreneurial anxiety is to create and write down a simple action plan.

  1. Avoid Procrastination

It’s common to feel discouraged when you’re overwhelmed by business responsibilities. This could result in entrepreneurial anxiety causing you to close yourself off and postpone dealing with them. The more things pile up, the harder it is to focus and succeed at the tasks. If you’re prone to procrastination, break your tasks into doable chunks. 6 Ways To Stop Procrastinating

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  1. Lose The Act

Many entrepreneurs tend to paint a perfect picture even when things aren’t as rosy. They exaggerate the success of their business which could lead to entrepreneurial anxiety. Though reputation matters in business, having to put up an impression can put a lot of pressure on you. Get someone you trust who understands your situation or who can offer a listening ear. 5 Ways To Deal With Anxiety And Panic Attacks

  1. Create A ‘Feel Good’ Folder

You need a reminder of why you started your own business. Whether it’s a folder, inspiring art or a vision board, create something that you can look at when you hit a hurdle in your business. Make sure it has something to do with you like a picture with someone you look up to. However, you can also have inspirational quotes that you relate to.

  1. Don’t Bring Work Home

Your home is your sanctuary. It’s that one place where you can sit back and relax. Therefore, avoid bringing something that could potentially disturb the peace. Turning off your email notification past 7 pm helps avoid being exhausted by work. You can also set an email alert from one address like your partner’s or assistant if you can’t completely shut off. Taking Your Work Home: How Do You Separate Work And Life?

  1. Get Help

No, I don’t mean go to see a psychiatrist but if it comes to that, ensure you get some help. The help I’m talking about has to do with your business. Entrepreneurial anxiety arises when you try to juggle everything at once. You can take a break once in a while or hire some help. Taking care of yourself ensures that your mentality is in the right place.

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