3 Tips to Avoiding Entrepreneurial Burnout
As an entrepreneur you find yourself coming up with idea after idea that very well could be the next big thing; it’s a gift of sorts. You’re never short an idea and always ready to begin the next project. On the other hand you also find yourself never slowing down and always on the go; it’s a bit of a curse as well. Gift or curse you are an entrepreneur and because of that burnout is something that you will find yourself dealing with.
What exactly is burnout? It’s a combination of things due to overworking yourself and being always on the go. As you begin to take on more and more work, you find it harder to make decisions, harder to think of the next idea and harder to interact with colleagues. Some of the signs to look for are fatigue, irritability, being critical of yourself, and lacking focus.
As I’ve said, at some point, you will probably be faced with burnout; luckily there are a few tips to help prevent it:
1. Take a Break – Sounds like a no-brainer, however the entrepreneur’s mind is a unique place where it’s hard to detach yourself from the work and be okay with taking days off. Time is money as they say, but working burnt out is a waste of money too. Consider taking small vacations when you feel yourself getting burnt out. A 2-3 day vacation can do wonders for your motivation, mindset and energy.
2. Find Like-Minded Support – Try and find other entrepreneurs who you can talk with. Simply having someone to vent to and share experiences with can help you to avoid burnout all together. Be comfortable with sharing your stresses and frustrations with work and the world. Venting is therapeutic especially when your audience can sympathize.
3. Know Your Tipping Point – Knowing how far you can push yourself without becoming burnt out is extremely helpful, yet hard to find. Being able to know when you are on the edge allows you to use either step 1 or 2 above to avoid the burnout completely. Find your burnout point by pushing yourself a little further each time while looking for the warning signs/symptoms of a burnout.
Remember to take a few breaks, find support and keep an eye out for the warning signs and burnout will be a thing of the past. By avoiding burnout you’ll be amazed at what it does for your motivation and energy levels.
Good Luck!
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August 2, 2007
My brother and I could relate to this on so many levels. We’re starting our own business right now, but we come up with new business ideas every day. We keep reminding ourselves that we need to concentrate on one business idea and get that up, running, and successful before we begin any other ventures.
It seems like there’s never enough time!
-Gregg
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August 2, 2007
Hi Gregg,
Just make sure you use the time you have efficiently and when you start to feel a bit slow and unmotivated take a break to re-energize. Thanks for stopping by. -
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August 2, 2007
I think tip #1 is the most essential. You have to know when you’re over-doing it, over-working and over-stressing. Take the time to step back and look at the big picture.
Thanks for the great tips.
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August 2, 2007
some nice tips eric. keep them coming!
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August 2, 2007
Nice informative post. Tip #1 is a good reminder for me to take a day off soon. I’ve been working too many 10+ hour days in the last couple of weeks.
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August 3, 2007
Yeah it seems that working too many hours at once is a real killer for a lot of people. Have a look at my other post:
http://www.erikkarey.com/working-hard-doesnt-necessarily-mean-working-long-hours.html
Thanks for commenting!
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August 4, 2007
For me, the only burnout is the way money goes for funding my pet project. If the ROI is not beyond reach, then I might suffer a lot.
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August 5, 2007
[...] Karey -3 Tips To Avoid Entrepreneurial Burnout What exactly is burnout? It’s a combination of things due to overworking yourself and being [...]
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August 6, 2007
How true, it’s easy to forget what weekends are for.
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August 8, 2007
I completely agree about the long hours. Continuous long hours are overrated and when people boast about doing it, I really just think they need a holiday.
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August 14, 2007
I would say that taking a break is the most difficult thing to do. It’s hard to justify a vacation sometimes.
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August 17, 2007
[...] From my new friend, Erik Karey - 3 Tips to Avoiding Entrepreneurial Burnout [...]
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November 21, 2007
[...] this approach will know that it usually doesn’t work out that way. Instead, like the sprinter, you find yourself burnt out and tired and you’ve lost your motivation to keep up with the project. Sadly, I’ve had this [...]
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