3 Things You Can Do To Feel Less Overwhelmed & Lonely As A Small Business Owner
Being an entrepreneur can feel like a lonely & exhausting journey, but it doesn’t have to be. Not only is the loneliness in an entrepreneurial lifestyle rarely talked about but it’s also not something you have to accept as part of the process.
If you’re a small business owner, you’re usually a leader, and with this comes great responsibility and a million other things you’re doing. We put unnecessary pressure on ourselves when there are SO many other people out there struggling with what we’re struggling with.
The best entrepreneurs know when it’s time to take action and ask for help so that they can truly see their business come to life. So if you’ve been feeling overwhelmed & lonely throughout your journey as a small business owner…here are 3 actionable steps you can take today to work on this.
1. Join a Facebook Group for your Industry, Find a community of small business owners within your town or city.
Facebook now makes it super easy to search for communities within your community, but online. I encourage you to do a quick search on Facebook for, “entrepreneurs in Atlanta (or whichever city you’re from) or “small business owners in Boston” ––you can even get more industry-specific, “people in tech in Boston.”
You’ll find that there are already existing groups, and if there isn’t one––usually towns or neighborhoods will have their own groups, you can use that group to make a quick post and ask if there’s anyone else within your community that’s in marketing, sales, or whatever your industry is.
2. Get a Membership at a co-working space
A lot of us are getting past the honeymoon stage when it comes to our relationship with remote work. It was super exciting, new, and allowed for so many flexibilities. It worked for a while, and maybe it is still working to an extent. Fast forward almost two years later, and I know there are some of you out there that are realizing you may need more human interaction, a change of scenery, or even just a slight commute to make you feel like you did something in your day.
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3. Hire Someone like Me!
I act as a sounding board and create a safe space for my clients. As a small business owner, it’s helpful to have a strategic partner on your side that may see something that you are unable to see. Sometimes you’re so involved in your business with the day-to-day work that you can’t see the real issues or bottlenecks.
That’s where I come in. I work with you to help determine what the gaps are, provide clarity, establish priorities and crush your business goals. Whether you’re looking for a leadership, people operations, or human resources coach… I’m your gal.
A lot of entrepreneurs struggle to ask for help, but it’s those entrepreneurs that get past the struggle and actually move forward with finding that help that will be able to scale, become great leaders, and run successful businesses.
I encourage you to do at least one of these. Find something that works for you, your business, or your industry. It’s important to know you’re not alone in the everyday struggle of being an entrepreneur. If you’re looking to learn more about me and my services, please either schedule a free discovery call here or visit www.workwellwherever.com.
