Being an entrepreneur in the current Nigerian economic environment
can be demanding, exhausting and frustrating. This can result in you
abandoning everything you have done for years because of the exhaustion.
When you think of the power shortage, the dollar to naira exchange rate
and the economic uncertainties, anyone will just give up. But you know
from the moment you decided to become an entrepreneur, it was a risk.
There is no way to can escape entrepreneurial burnout. It is how you
manage or overcome the exhaustion of burnout that is important.
Establish realistic goals
Having
goals is important to our lives whether you are an entrepreneur or not.
As for an entrepreneur, it is essential you set realistic and
achievable goals so that you remain rational if in any case, you don't
get the desired results. So, the rule of thumb to should be to always
set realistic goals.
Try to delegate
Entrepreneurs
have so many responsibilities that they are likely to be overwhelmed by
these medley of responsibilities. So, you should also try to delegate
duties so that you can free up your schedule and have more time to
yourself. This will ensure that your business run smoothly whether you
are available or not.
Find a balance between business and family
There
is every tendency that you may not find a balance between your business
and family. This is because you have to satisfy both business and
family so that they won't clash. So, try as much as possible to spend as
much time with family as you spend managing your business. Simply find a
balance.
Don't forget why you started
There
are moments that you feel like packing everything up. However, if you
are on the verge of doing this, remember the reason why you started.
This will motivate you to restart or reactivate your entrepreneurial
spirit and encourage you to move on. You can also imagine the impact of
giving up in your life.
Take time off
Going
on vacation will no doubt help you recover from any burnout you may be
experiencing. Ensure that your getaway is devoid of any work
distraction. However, ensure that you should provide an emergency number
which you can be contacted.
How To Overcome Entrepreneurial Burnout
Jun 04, 2017
By Obiaks
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