The Emotional Roller Coaster of Entrepreneurship: How I Cope 7 Years In
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Entrepreneurship is one of the toughest, most lonely jobs ever. I share the ways I seek to maintain good mental health over the last 7+ years. #WCDENVER
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The Emotional Roller Coaster of Entrepreneurship: How I Cope 7 Years In
- 1. Entrepreneurship & My Mental Health: How I Cope 7 Years In Cory J. Miller iThemes @corymiller303
- 2. @corymiller303#WCDENVER Anger, Stress, Frustration, Jealousy, Competition, Conflict, Loss, Insecurity, Criticism, Failure, Fear, Breakups, Divorce, Loss, Family, Problems, Loneliness, Depression, Money Problems, Burnout
- 4. @corymiller303#WCDENVER 7 Beliefs That Change(d) My Life aka Things I Say To Myself, Over and Over and Over
- 5. @corymiller303#WCDENVER “Sometimes I need help & that’s OK.” BELIEF #1
- 6. @corymiller303#WCDENVER Disclaimer: I’m not a counselor
- 7. @corymiller303#WCDENVER My counselor’s name is Kyle 5 Years ~4 times a Year
- 8. @corymiller303#WCDENVER • Dump my garbage on someone I don’t see at Thanksgiving • Talk/work through tough situations privately • Get outside expert opinions & perspectives on relationships • Regular mental health checkup
- 10. @corymiller303#WCDENVER I'm not the only one dealing with these issues or feelings
- 12. @corymiller303#WCDENVER Find a Like-Minded Peer Group on Similar Journey to Walk With
- 13. @corymiller303#WCDENVER By the way, YOU’RE NOT ALONE EITHER!
- 14. @corymiller303#WCDENVER “My health & happiness comes first.” BELIEF #3
- 15. @corymiller303#WCDENVER If I’m miserable, everybody else will be too
- 16. @corymiller303#WCDENVER What 8 months of misery taught me
- 17. @corymiller303#WCDENVER If you’re not happy, change it.
- 18. @corymiller303#WCDENVER “Ultimately, I’m only responsible for my own happiness.” BELIEF #4
- 20. @corymiller303#WCDENVER Clear boundaries = More Happiness I decide what I will & won’t allow in my life & biz
- 21. @corymiller303#WCDENVER “The Happiness Advantage” by Shawn Achor & “Boundaries” by Henry Cloud
- 22. @corymiller303#WCDENVER “The only thing I can truly control is myself.” BELIEF #5
- 23. @corymiller303#WCDENVER … my actions, my reactions, my thoughts, my feelings
- 24. @corymiller303#WCDENVER Positive & productive vs. negative & pessimistic
- 25. @corymiller303#WCDENVER Anger and frustration come from unmet expectations
- 26. @corymiller303#WCDENVER “My worth isn’t measured in dollar signs.” BELIEF #6
- 27. @corymiller303#WCDENVER Likes, Follows, Awards, Cars, Company Size, House, etc.
- 28. @corymiller303#WCDENVER I refuse to play puerile games
- 29. @corymiller303#WCDENVER I value my life by the people I love & who love me & the lives I impact for good
- 30. @corymiller303#WCDENVER “I can’t WON’T do this by myself, ever again.” BELIEF #7
- 31. @corymiller303#WCDENVER My pride put me in 6 months of solitary confinement
- 32. @corymiller303#WCDENVER I need people. You need people. We need people.
- 33. @corymiller303#WCDENVER The people who make the difference for me
- 34. @corymiller303#WCDENVER 1. It’s OK to ask for help 2. You’re not alone 3. Your health & happiness comes first 4. Control only the things you can control 5. Other’s happiness is not your responsibility 6. Your worth shouldn’t be measured in things 7. Don’t try to do this alone
- 35. Thank you! cory@iThemes.com @corymiller303 FINDING A COUNSELOR Ask your physician for a referral Ask trusted friends/family Contact Health Insurance 1-800-NEW-LIFE