Entrepreneurs often overlook wellbeing in pursuit of success, yet prioritize personal health can fortify businesses.
- At ‘Make Wellbeing Your Business,’ entrepreneurs learned that personal wellbeing is intertwined with business success.
- Speakers stressed that mental and physical health are foundational to sustainable entrepreneurship.
- Workshops provided practical strategies for integrating wellbeing into business practices.
- The event underscored the necessity of a supportive community for entrepreneurial success.
Entrepreneurs frequently ignore their personal health while striving for business success, but recent events underline the crucial connection between the two. The ‘Make Wellbeing Your Business’ event showcased how intertwined personal wellbeing is with business outcomes, emphasizing that personal health is not just a private concern, but a business imperative.
Participants at the event engaged in workshops designed to equip them with the tools to maintain both a sustainable business and lifestyle. For instance, the Self-Awareness workshop encouraged entrepreneurs to gauge their fitness for purpose, addressing changes needed as their businesses evolve. This introspection is vital for aligning personal goals with business ambitions.
Mental and physical health challenges are prevalent among entrepreneurs. Statistics show that 45.8% experience high stress, 34.4% suffer from burnout, and 50.2% deal with anxiety. These issues, compounded by the responsibilities of running a business and family commitments, underscore the necessity for a balance between business demands and personal care.
There’s a glaring lack of mental health resources tailored for entrepreneurs, with only 18.5% awareness of such support. The event aimed to fill this gap, offering actionable steps for integrating wellbeing into daily routines. Workshops like Mindset Matters highlighted the impact of mental frameworks on outcomes, teaching techniques to foster positivity and resilience.
The SKAR framework workshop provided guidance on developing skills, knowledge, attitude, and routines essential for navigating business challenges, especially in the context of COVID-19 impacts. Creative outlets, like the Clay Play session, further offered relief from isolation and stress, demonstrating the multifaceted approach needed for entrepreneur wellbeing.
A robust support system is critical. Enterprising You, a program supported by GM Business Growth Hub, offers entrepreneurs advisors and a community to lean on during tough times, proving invaluable especially during the pandemic. This support has been vital in helping entrepreneurs sustain their ventures against significant odds.
Investing in personal wellbeing is essential for entrepreneurial success, enhancing both personal and business resilience.
