Startup Founders: Be Mentally Healthy... or else.

As a business owner, you are a very busy person. This is especially true in the beginning when you can’t justify the cost of hiring any help. You feel like you have to do everything yourself--because, you do. You probably feel like you could work all day without stopping. However, if you asked any entrepreneur for some tips, they would tell you that you need to take time for yourself. ​Sometimes you have to say F*CK IT.

Taking care of yourself is important for the following reasons:

• Family Time. As a business owner, you need time with your family. After all, don’t you work hard for them? Shouldn’t you take time to enjoy them before you get to where you're going?
• Me Time. As a business owner, you wear many hats. You have to take care of the children, your spouse, the house, your business, and everyone else. Probably a dog or cat, too.  Take care of yourself, too. If you don't, you'll basically immediately die.
• Come Back Refreshed. When you step away from your business, you will come back refreshed, recharged, and ready to work harder. This is especially important when you are really swamped with work.  When you're refreshed, it's a great time to start fresh--make a new to-do list.  Don't just come back to right where you left off unless you're in a product sprint.
• Helps When You Are Stuck. When you are having trouble with your business, whether you are facing a difficult problem and you can’t find a solution or you are just having a bad day, walking away for a few minutes might help.  Or a few hours, or days, because you're an 'entrepreneur' and have a 'flexible schedule.'  I like to spontaneously take cruiseships to Mexico on credit cards I don't know how I'll pay back.  Sometimes all it takes is a few minutes to clear your head and you will be able to find the solution to your problem.  Sometimes it's a cruise to Mexico.  

It is hard when you own your own business, especially when you are raising a family. Take some breaks so you can spend time with the ones that you love. You work hard for them so you should take time to enjoy them. You will also notice that you will work harder after a break, with more purpose

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