How well are you looking after your mental health?
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The year is quickly coming to a close and this is a time when many business owners will reflect on how the business has gone this past year and what will lie in store for next year. It's also one of the few times of year that you can take time out for yourself knowing that most of your customers & clients will also be taking time off. Spending time on your own mental health is important so we've collated some great articles & conversations with experts on how you can take small steps all year around to improve your mental wellbeing.
This Week In Focus
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I recently had the honour of participating as a judge for a pitching competition held by our partners at 76 Forward. The winner was KnonapĀ who have a product called Knope that allows people to test whether their drink has been spiked. It is sad that this product is needed but it provides a valuable service at an affordable price, visit their website for more information.
New Entries To Our Resource Library
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Overcoming Mental and Physical Challenges and Creating a 7 Figure Business
Many entrepreneurs have started and succeeded with their businesses despite the people telling them that they will struggle. As long as you have the right mindset to...
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Mental Health and the Entrepreneur Lifestyle
When it comes to avoiding burnout, a big factor is being sustainable with your time and energy; donāt work so hard that you burn tomorrowās energy today. Take the time to...
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Other Reads
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Frustrations of Running A Business
In this podcast, we have a chat with Alan Clarke about the greatest frustrations that stem from running a business, the many different types of business and start-ups that are arising...
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Biophilia and Reducing Stress in your Workplace
Akil Gordon-Beckford is the founder of ViDERE, an aquarium design company that specializes in biophilic design that improves the way people think and feel by connecting them to nature...
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Developing Your Mental Wealth with Mike Pagan
In this podcast author and speaker Mike Pagan talks about his new book āMental Wealthā and explore what he means by mental wealth as well as the steps to attain it.
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Interesting reads from around the world:
The Brain of An Entrepreneur - Neo.Life
Entrepreneur brain differencesāincluding genetically transmitted personality traits that affect brain functioning ā give business founders their unique abilities to bringĀ prosperity, create new...
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The 24/7 Entrepreneur: Creating Balance Between Ambition And Yourself - Forbes
Dedication and drive are necessary for building a company, but if you give 100% of yourself to your work all the time, you will find yourself on the path to burnout.Ā In my work with high...
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Get In The Right Headspace: Expert Tips On Wellness In The Workplace - Worth
āWhat overwhelms people the most is often not the stress itself, but the perception of a lack of control or oneās ability to feel like they have choice,ā says Dr. Christelle Ngnoumen...
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5 year-end tips for entrepreneurs - Alberton Record
The 24/7/365 work cycle might be one that has become synonymous with the entrepreneurial journey but we also know the story about all work and no play.Ā Luckily there is a growing...
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