The keys to longevity in business are often celebrated as having the right support network, expert coaching and mentorship, access to funding and investment, a strong business plan and the passion, drive and commitment to make your business a success.
While all these things are important and certainly helpful, the real secret to ensuring your longevity in business is the essential component that links all these features together:
YOUR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING.
Mental Health And Wellbeing Is The Secret Key To Entrepreneurial Longevity And Success For Female Founders
Entrepreneurship can be exciting, empowering and stimulating one moment, then overwhelming, stressful and terrifying the next.
In order to navigate your way through the seasons of business you must make sure you invest in supporting your own mental health and wellbeing as this will help you to:
# Develop the self-belief and confidence to communicate your ideas clearly to clients, investors and team members.
# Grow your self-leadership skills and ability to reflect on your actions and stay true to your values, mission and purpose.
# Steer clear of hustle culture and paths to burnout
# Cultivate optimism and hope in the most challenging times and demonstrate resilience and flexibility to adapt to unexpected changes
# Remain energised and motivated to reach your goals
# Feel balanced and well paced, with time for yourself, your family and your business
While many entrepreneurs would readily prioritise time for a meeting with an investor or business mentor, they continue to sacrifice their own wellbeing, feeling they can’t ‘afford’ the time for self care, misguidedly hoping this will gain faster results.
However those in the know understand that this is a sure-fire route to burnout; being forced to step back from your business and hope all you have worked so hard to build can survive without you while you recover.
It doesn’t matter how big your investment is, how talented you mentor or how strong your business plan – if you are not able to be present in your business.
Your Mental Health And Wellbeing Is THE Most Crucial Yet Often Overlooked Key To Longevity In Business
If you are struggling with any aspect of your mental health and wellbeing, please know you are not alone. There are many ways you can access support and help now.
If you would like to learn more about how the Female Founders Wellbeing Academy can support you check out our support for female founders here:
