3 ways to avoid depression as an entrepreneur

[Praizee]

There are many ways to avoid depression as an entrepreneur. First you should not be expecting profits every time. Once you are sure and your mind is certain you won't be depressed when it fails. Second make sure u strategies ur business plans and make them secretive no to be exposed anyhow. Lastly be positive minded.

 

[MarieArie]

One thing we know is that the artistic mind has a link with depression. Entrepreneurs are the makers if nothing else. And simply because it is stressful to be a business owner, entrepreneurs who do not otherwise suffer from depression can experience symptoms.

 

[Yasmin]

It’s defiantly not easy to handle your workforce, deliver all the projects right on time, manage the finances, compete the rivals and think about new ways to progress. Where these are the main aspects, which an entrepreneur has to handle there are many indirect factors to trigger stress level as well.

 

[Yewande]

First of all, learn to take a break from work. Don't be that entrepreneur who works consistently without considering his body status on. You should I've understand your mental health and know when to take a break from work. Give yourself a leave

 

[Ogbest]

Depression is a dark and lonely place to be in no matter what someone does for a living. Entrepreneurs face a unique set of challenges when depressed. That's because for many entrepreneurs, their personal health is reflected in their business health.

When you're depressed, you're not productive. When you're not productive, your business suffers. When your business suffers, your depression deepens. And the cycle continues and can become more insidious with every iteration.

Entrepreneurs know that their business successes are personal successes -- and their business challenges are personal challenges. The phrase “it’s not personal; it’s business” doesn’t apply to them. And so a personal struggle like depression leads to business challenges, including lost revenue and team conflicts.

So how can business leaders reach the light at the end of the depression tunnel and avoid toxic triggers?

1. Find a safe space.​

Part of what gives depression its power is the shame -- and the need to conceal those feelings. Brené Brown speaks eloquently about how vulnerability can eradicate shame. Seeking therapy is always a good idea for someone suffering with depression.

Having an entrepreneurial support system isn’t a bad idea either. Mastermind groups can be a safe place to share business and personal struggles. The fellow entrepreneurs in a mastermind group may have a deep understanding of the issues you're facing and can provide keen insights for solutions.

2. Close the gap.​

It’s natural for entrepreneurs to chase the horizon. But when you’re in a depressed state, the horizon seems further and further away.

What once was a lofty goal turns into an unachievable, daunting odyssey. Dan Sullivan, the founder of Strategic Coach in Toronto, teaches a very powerful lesson that helps turn the tables on this phenomena. He calls it "closing the gap." In essence, an individual shifts his or her perspective from looking forward to looking backward.

In depression, you tend to focus on everything you haven’t achieved and focus solemnly on where you think you should be.

Instead, practice the act of looking back, acknowledging and celebrating what you have accomplished. Observe and appreciate every step, big or small, that you’ve taken traveling on the path toward your vision.


With this practice, you'll see that you're closer to your goals than your depression wants you to believe. Closing the gap will give you positive, motivating fuel to take more action.

3. Go on an information fast.​

If you have ever been bombarded with Facebook posts about one person's success, followed by another and another, then you might understand that sometimes those "uplifting" and "motivating" posts can have the opposite effect, especially for someone with depression.

Sure, those posts and articles can help individuals see what's possible and provide motivation for stepping up their game. On the other hand, if you're suffering from depression, those posts could trap you in a detrimental comparison mindset. You might think, "Look, there’s another person who’s killing it and I’m still stuck.They must be special. I must be broken."

Sometimes the best thing to do is to remove yourself from such triggers. Unplug from Facebook. Don’t read those posts. Perhaps, you need to turn away from consuming information so that you can have the space for producing.

You are right, someone like me will add things like, going or investing in a business or what I love to do, avoiding unnecessary competition and keeping jealousy aside. When you observe these things, you do likely perform well without much stress.

 

[KvngMurphy]

You are very right. Another good way to avoid depression as an entrepreneur is to check what you tell yourself.
Self-talk is the subvocal speech you use to operate day to day. It is the silent (and sometimes not so silent) way you use to keep yourself in check. It is how you make decisions, how you take actions, and how you judge your ability to generate outcome.

 

[Irfan Aslam]

Whether it is before, during or after leaving a company, depression is likely to rear its head at the worst moment. Yet, if you can make it through it, the silver lining can be much more satisfying than you expected.

Reasons entrepreneurs get depressed include:

Empty successes
Of necessity, it is subject to high anxiety
Not feeling managed difficulty
Numerous rejections by investors
stress and time of work contributing to burnout
Sabotaged by partners, workers or investors
Be fired from your own company
Labor and traction repairs

There are ways to prevent entrepreneurial depression.
Prepare and Advance
A large network of support
Check out and eat sma Nap

 

[Highflyer]

As an entrepreneur, I think depression comes when you are not doing well in your business and you see your peers making great strides. You just have to improve on your self and move your business forward, this will make you stop being depressed.

 

[Profwriter]

The feelings of not making enough profit or progress is never a good one, I have been there many times, some people also compound their problem by making comparison with others who are doing much better and that's where depression comes in. To avoid depression, don't make comparison.

 

[Victor001]

How I can laminate this article,it's well detailed and fact stated. Depression mostly comes when you cannot absorb losses you inquired,I suggest you always know your limits and if you fill you can't risk it, don't pressure yourself as everything always have alternative s.

 

[Abisola]

Sooner or later as an entrepreneur, you are going to face off against depression. At least the odds are extremely high. Those that deny it are probably hiding it or still in denial. It’s a virtually guaranteed part of entrepreneur life. The good news is that just knowing this gives you a huge edge going in.

Why You’ll Have to Confront Depression as an Entrepreneur

Whether it is before, during or after exiting a company, depression is likely to rear its head at the worst time. Yet, if you can make it through it, the silver lining can be far more rewarding than you planned

 

[Johnbami]

your article is really good you've made good points writing that's cool and I really think if people implement what you've written in the article the depression will produce and business because the major setting pack of a business brings about depression

 

[Adeyoola7]

Being a successful entrepreneur is not easy. It requires a clear head, a big heart, and above all a strong stomach
What will keep the entrepreneur focused, productive, and immune to emotional distress?
Learn to read your emotions
Reading other people’s facial expressions and knowing whether they are happy to see us, or bored to death with our jokes is a good skill if you want to have a social life

 

[Bookwormlux1]

Relaxation is another important factor that should be considered. Most entetpreneurs are frustrated whenever their goals ain't coming to pass as they were expecting. Relaxation helps to avoid sinking into depression and affords you the opportunity to retry.

 

[Yaqoob Habib]

The depression can be moderate and fleeting. Or it can be personally bankrupting and lead to a deep dive into bad habits, homelessness, and may take many years to recover from. Some don’t at all.

Being a successful entrepreneur is not easy. It requires a clear head,a big heart,and above all a strong stomach.
The entrepreneur's daily life is fraught with all kinds of demandes and stressors,pay attention to your body's stress signals,deal with the stress head on,Adopt a healthy lifestyle,Take systematic breaks,delegate to reduce your workload.

 

[Abelcairo43]

To avoid stress and depression you can Listen to your favorite music and also Engage in positive self-talk· Moreso, Meditate and breathe well and do some Exercise. You can as well Listen to helpful podcasts ·

 

[Oliver 20]

Meet other rousing business visionary and your energy will return. Tune in to pioneers might be through online recordings, or go to courses and occasions. To keep yourself up consistently, continue to adapt now things, and produce groundbreaking thoughts , better approaches to work out things. Have business investigation which will pinpoint explanation behind your business issues that might be discouraging, you can tackle them once you know the reason and the way that they are resolvable will give you certainty on business.

 

[Nicklas22]

As an entrepreneur the fear of failure also give you depression and it also makes you over stress yourself and you and also try to avoid living about your profit and try to work with the right people and avoid wrong customers and wrong employees

 

[Yewande]

One way to avoid depression as an entrepreneur is to give yourself break to restrategise from time to time. It is very difficult when only you can see the image of your business and no one is there to support you.

 

[Sotherefore]

Yes you are right I think the only and there are some steps you must take to avoid depression and example is that if you are going into a business you need to make sure that you don't get a loan to start up a business you don't have a deeper understanding about because this is the number one thing that lead to depression in any business.