It's no secret that life as an entrepreneur is stressful, but you might actually be hindering your success by letting those stressful demands get the best of you.
That's why we asked six entrepreneurs from FounderSociety the following question:
Q. What's one daily life hack you use every day to deal with the stressful demands of being an entrepreneur?
1. Connect With Others
Find the best people you can to help and to collaborate with on new ideas to overcome challenges and stressful situations. At Aligned Signs, we are all about connecting with others and this generates trust and effectiveness with your team. —Jessica Baker, Aligned Signs
2. Breathe
One of the most common meditative practices is known as mindful breathing. Whenever I feel like things are getting overwhelming, I stop and take some deep breaths. Breathe in. Hold. Breathe out. Focusing on breathing lets me take my mind off whatever happens to be freaking me out at the time. —Steven Buchwald, Buchwald & Associates
3. Don't Focus on Email So Much
Avoid the black hole we call email. Unless you need to fire a message off really quickly, avoid checking your inbox each and every minute. Set aside two to three times per day to check in and get through your inbox, then use the rest of your day to truly focus on the work you need to get done. —Joshua Moe, Odigia
4. Force Yourself to Take a Break
A common misconception is that breaks take away time. When I am stressed out and struggling to complete tasks, I take a forced break in order to clear my mind. This typically allows me to overcome mental barriers. —Ajmal Saleem, Suprex Learning
5. Use a Calendar
Something as simple as a calendar can make all the difference. I have multiple things popping up daily that need to be addressed. I started using an online calendar to prioritize the tasks that needed to get done today, and the ones that need to get done on a later day. When something pops up that is not urgent, I just toss it in the calendar for a different day and focus on the things that need to get done now. —Bryan Driscoll, Driscoll Insurance Services, LLC
6. Meditate
Ever since I started meditating every morning, I've seen a drastic improvement in my mental focus throughout the day. I view meditation as a mental workout that makes my mind stronger, the same way lifting weights makes your muscles stronger. —Todd Giannattasio, Tresnic Media
