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When it comes to entrepreneurship, being a remote worker or even managing your own schedule, the topic of stress is inevitable. Many people idolize moguls who are always working harder or continuously “hustling” but that often comes with a price. As society becomes a bit more transparent about what goes on behind the scenes, there are constant stories of burnout and breakdown when people try to do it all, all of the time.

Too much stress can have negative effects on our long-term health. So we decided to create this guide to help people manage their day to day lives better and improve their wellbeing. For more information about what causes stress, long term ramifications of high levels of stress, and stress management using a personalized stress management routine check out this article: “A Guide to a Stress-Free Day”.

Stress And Burnout As An Entrepreneur

In the Inc. article on The Psychological Price of Entrepreneurship, Jessica Bruder speaks on how many entrepreneurs often deal with anxiety and intense stress while failing to take into account the importance of self-care. While this may ring true for many, there are also those out there with an increasing focus on avoiding burnout all together and managing stress levels.

It’s easy to always be “on” while caught up in our professional lives, forgetting the importance of our personal health. While productivity and growth as a self-starter are highly valued, we’re going to share some tips on how to do less and give more without burning out in the process.

Remember To Move

It’s easy to create the excuse that we don’t have time to work out or be active because we have too much to do. But, did you know that exercise is considered vital for mental fitness as well as reducing stress? It doesn’t just help with our physicality, but it also allows us to be more alert, concentrated and it also reduces fatigue.  

Moving doesn’t need to be confined to the treadmill or a CrossFit class, but being able to take hikes in the mountains, take a bike ride or simply going for a walk can help our mental and physical states.

 

Don’t Be Afraid To Delegate

When you’re running your own business or schedule, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and like your to-do list is neverending. While this might be true, it’s important to remember that you can’t do everything, all of the time. When you invest in delegating tasks to other people on your team, freelancers or remote workers; it allows you to take time and energy to focus on what actually matters to move forward.

 

Take a Workation

While the thought of taking an “actual vacation” is something that seems unattainable for people running their own businesses or working remotely, the benefits of exploring a new place are endless. Taking a workation is a happy medium when you’re able to escape to focus on a big project while also being able to enjoy new surroundings.

We find that many people who come to Sun and Co. look to do just that. They are longing for a sense of escape while still having a desire to make meaningful progress in their business or an upcoming project. When you’re able to change where you are, it allows for a sense of inspiration and the perfect solution to avoid feeling as if you’re burning out.