We all have that moment as entrepreneurs, where the initial excitement about starting a business takes over and it feels like you’re embarking on a life-changing adventure. No doubt, you are certainly in for an adventure…!
But then there’s the inevitable realisation after a period of time, when it hits you – just how much work, time, energy, consistency, effort, and management is involved. It takes a great deal of determination, motivation and patience (to name a few) to grow a business.
"I know it’s right, don’t I?" We all know that feeling - when faced with a decision, big or small, we just don’t know what’s best to do. We go back and forth, weigh pros and cons perhaps, or even avoid the decision by asking others opinions in the name of research.
What‘s the problem here? Well I think it’s a lot to do with trust - trusting ourselves and our ability to chose the best path.
We worked with Ali Roff of Psychologies to highlight the expectations vs. realities of freelancing. In the modern workplace, there is often a mix of full-time and freelance staff, and we know it's easy to think "the grass is greener" being a freelancer. In certain aspects it is - but you may find a few roadblocks along the way.
How do you deal with stress? And how does it manifest itself in you?
From a simple difficulty in focusing, to physical pain and trouble sleeping, stress can put you and your business at risk. It's part of the reason why we started Calmer - to support entrepreneurs and prevent them experiencing stress.
What does it take to become a successful entrepreneur? It certainly takes a great deal of skill to create your own path, build your enterprise, and balance your wellbeing at the same time.
To celebrate #WorldEntrepreneurDay, we've compiled the habits that all the successful entrepreneurs we know do and practice.
