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Introduction
Being an entrepreneur can be extremely stressful. Just
like everyone else, entrepreneurs still have bills to pay
and in some cases even a family to support. As their
business grows, more and more people become
dependent on them for their livelihood as well. This
can place an incredible amount of pressure on
entrepreneurs.
3. The higher your stress rises, however, the less capable
you are of making calm, rational decisions which can
actually jeopardize your business. For both business
and health reasons, it is important to keep stress levels
in check. Here are three ways entrepreneurs can lower
their stress levels.
4. Unplug
It is vitally important for entrepreneurs
to take some time every day and every
week to simply let the world run without
them for a while. While this can in and
of itself be stressful for an entrepreneur,
it is important. If you don't, you will
eventually burn out. Vacation is also
critical, so don't put it off "until you get
your business up and running." Without
taking time for self-care, you won't
make it that far.
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Delegate
For an entrepreneur, delegation is similar to
a new parent hiring a babysitter. It is just as
nerve-wracking and just as important. While
your business may be "your baby" it's going
to take a village to make it a viable
proposition - just like raising a child.
6. Take Good Care of
your Health
Exercise, eating a healthy diet and getting a good night's sleep might be some of the
hardest challenges for busy entrepreneurs, but they are also the most important.
Building a business is a marathon, not a sprint. If you put managing your own health
on a back burner while you are building your business, there is a good chance you
won't be around to enjoy it once it is viable - if it ever even makes it that far. In
addition, all three of these activities work together to help you reduce stress. 30
minutes of brisk exercise can help burn off adrenaline and even help you get a better
night's sleep. A good, healthy diet can give you energy to make it through the long
days and even get a good workout in at the end.