Burning the candle at both ends

By Thomas Mackie

Research suggests entrepreneurs are most at risk of burnout because of their passion for work, having no safety net and being socially isolated.

Self-employed individuals are the most likely to experience higher overall burnout, emotional exhaustion, and lack of accomplishment. Photo courtesy of weejeaniemay

Starting your own business can become so addictive that many work day in, day out, in order to make their venture a success.

But taking time away from your company is vital for continued growth.

Life Coach and Business Strategist Simon Alexander Ong says: “Sometimes we need to slow down in order to speed up because more comes from a mind that is clear than from one that is always busy and overwhelmed.”

It’s important that entrepreneurs manage their energy to ensure they’re able to focus on what’s most important.

Life Coach Will Aylward says: “View downtime as a positive rather than a negative.

“We’re told to ‘hustle’ and work obsessively which can make us feel guilty for taking time out.”

Mr Aylward adds: “When we really enjoy downtime we come back to work better off which is a win-win.”