Navigating Anxiety, Depression & Procrastination as a Creative Entrepreneur

If you suffer from depression, anxiety, overwhelm, perfectionism, burnout or procrastination, you are NOT alone. The struggle is all too common, especially among creative entrepreneurs. The key is to navigate the challenges and develop coping mechanisms so you can thrive despite the mental hurdles. Today, I'm sharing the strategies I use to fight my own battle with fear, anxiety and uncertainty. I discuss the importance of understanding your own patterns and regulating your energy accordingly as well as the value in connecting with other humans—friends, family or mental health professionals—when you start to feel overwhelmed. I explain the danger in viewing mental health issues as a moral failing and offer insight around letting go of the all-or-nothing thinking that holds me back. Listen in to understand how I say 'no' without guilt or anxiety and learn about the deep connection between mental and physical health. What You Will Learn How common it is for creatives to struggle with mental health How I fight fear, insecurity and uncertainty Know myself (patterns, weaknesses) Regulate energy accordingly Overcome uncertainty Connect with other humans Let go of all-or-nothing thinking Don't try to fit square peg in round hole My weaknesses around deadlines and overcommitting The value of bringing in a mental health professional as necessary Why mental health issues are NOT a moral failing or character flaw How to overcome procrastination and 'just start' My strategies for coping when I'm really struggling Rest, five-minute timer & list of 'fires' How to say 'no' without guilt or anxiety The connection between mental and physical health Connect with Beth Beth's Website Beth on Instagram Beth on Pinterest Beth on Twitter Local Milk Blog Local Milk on Facebook Email hello@localmilkblog.com Resources Mentioned National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK 'The Psychological Price of Entrepreneurship' in Inc . Intentional Goal Setting Workbook The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown Tonic Site Shop Showit

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Navigating Anxiety, Depression & Procrastination as a Creative Entrepreneur is an episode from Raw Milk - The Creative Business Podcast about social media, marketing, branding, blogging by Beth Kirby.

This episode is 39:29 long.

This episode was published on Jun 14, 2018.

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