Founders or entrepreneurs who are successful are often regarded as heroes. Many people look at them &believe they're the best. However, the majority of successful business leaders are faced with challenges like all of us. Running a business can be very stressful and exhausting and the stress that comes with it can cripple the business.

Research has shown that fatigue, stress, social isolation, and fear of failing are all connected to Founders or entrepreneurs. Small business owners often work for long hours, and sacrifice rest, sleep, and self-care. Entrepreneurs are constantly making sacrifices by blurring the boundaries between their personal and professional lives and hoping their efforts will be rewarded. However, when business owners are under immense pressure to succeed business owners are not encouraged to show their weaknesses. The secret to conquering our fears isn't running from them, but rather learning how to confront them and overcome them with assistance from the Best Psychologists in India.

Entrepreneurship & Anxiety

Entrepreneurship may seem like an appealing career choice. You have the freedom to be your own boss, and at your own pace as you pursue your interests. The process can be stressful more often than it actually is. With deadlines, expenses, and unexpected delays numerous entrepreneurs find themselves fighting anxiety rather than enjoying their accomplishments.

Do not let your fears overshadow your ambitions to be an entrepreneur. Following are strategies to get over the strains of self-employment and keep in the direction of success.

• Identify The Causes of your anxiety

There isn't any anxiety which is "out of the world." We put the burden on ourselves due to the fear of something that hasn't been actually experienced. We are projecting the issue to the future. The problem is when we do this, we stimulate stress hormones as well as brain patterns that prevent us from performing at a high level.

Be honest with yourself when you recognize the source of your anxiety. What am I really worried about? What is the reason I have to check my contracts over and over repeatedly? Should I hand this job on to my employee? What's the reason I can't sleep at night? After you've identified the root cause of stress, the first step to do is obvious: do something about it.

• Control what you can

It's true that you cannot change or completely eliminate all negative aspects of running a successful business. There will always be lots to accomplish as a business owner. Controlling your options is an important first step in calming your mind. When you are in control of what you are able to control, let go of more energy and time to think about difficult problems.

• Let go of the pressure.

When you've mastered the things you can control, it's time to take away the influence of your to-do lists on your mental well-being. This doesn't mean you have to eliminate all the items on your list. It's about making sure that things are beneficial for your whole self and making sure that even in the midst of a difficult situation there is always an option to deal with difficult situations.

• Determine your priorities

We all know the thought that entrepreneurs feel when they look at their list of to-dos, and instead of writing out tasks, they keep adding more and more of them. This is where as an entrepreneur, you need to find a different ability to use by determining your top priorities. Choose one task each day, and then plan your day around it. It's true that you're not able to do it all in one go. There will be some tasks that are put off and remain within your backlog for a period of time. Don't stress about it. Once you've achieved the primary goal the rest will fall into place.

• Recharge Daily

It's difficult to function optimally when we're feeling over-stressed. Find out what helps you to recharge. It could be the outdoors and meditation, mindfulness exercise, or spending time with your family or pet. Make time for it daily. There is a lot of research that supports the effects of low-dose mindfulness meditation, as little as 10 minutes daily. It helps us maintain the function of our executive brain.

• Stop and Breathe

It's so easy that most people don't even bother with this method of thinking. When we are stressed they not only cause anxiety but also put us in a state of reactivity. It is noticed that if we stop when we are under stress and take three breaths anxiety decreases and focus increases, and we are more prepared to win and lead.

• Be proud of your achievements.

It's easy for you to dwell on your mistakes and thoughts that weigh you down. But you're doing a great job! You're doing a fantastic job for yourself just because you're brave enough to run yourself and your business. Therefore, take a breather for yourself now and make time to praise yourself for your achievements. Create a habit of pulling out a sheet of paper every once in a while, and recording your achievements.

• Enjoy your non-business life

It's important to understand that you're not just your company. What else can you do? Find satisfaction outside of your business. Have a passion whether it's hiking or watching classy films. Make friends and engage with your family. Be sure to take good care of yourself through your routine of regular exercise and a balanced diet. So, you can be able to feel the equilibrium between your work as an entrepreneur and other aspects of your day-to-day life.

Being an entrepreneur, you may be managing multiple tasks by yourself. However, you must be aware of your thoughts and emotions. To ease your anxiety, it is suggested that you begin to delegate your work manage your time effectively, and take an opportunity to relax. Remember why you set out to start your company -- and we wish you success and success in everything you've thought of. Running, starting, and growing your own business can be an enjoyable experience, but it also comes with specific difficulties. Entrepreneurs experience significantly higher levels of stress and worry when compared to other kinds of employees.

To tackle these issues online therapy &online counseling may prove helpful as they offer entrepreneurs or founders a safe place to talk about their worries as well as stressors and anxieties without judgment. Your psychotherapist isn't a partner in business, an investor, or an employee. Instead, they're a neutral third party who can provide important insight into your mental health issues.

Contribution by: Dr (Prof) R K Suri, Best Clinical Psychologist & Life Coach & Mr. Utkarsh Yadav, Counselling Psychologist