Just Keep Going

How to take care of yourself while building your business

''Building a business can be stressful. Long hours and stretched finances are just two of the myriad challenges, many uncontrollable, faced by small business owners.

The burden can be especially heavy for small business owners who often have sole responsibility for success or failure. When times get tough, many turn inward, feel ashamed, and blame themselves.

Strategies to tackle mental health struggles in the workplace will vary with context, but there are a couple of things everyone can do, according to entrepreneur Leanne Faulkner. Faulkner emphasises taking time for yourself, to care for yourself, such as through regular networking, exercise and mindfulness meditation...''

by JOSH NICHOLAS