Here's how you can handle stress while juggling multiple responsibilities as an entrepreneur.

Identify critical tasks, break them into smaller steps, and create a daily schedule to manage time effectively. Delegate tasks to team members or outsource to lighten your workload, and learn to say no to unnecessary commitments. Practice mindfulness techniques and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Set clear boundaries between work and personal life, and stay connected with your support network for advice and support.

My life got a lot easier when I realized that I could do about 20 tasks well during a workday. I placed those tasks in order of priority and consequences if they were not complete. Then I decided what could be deleted, delayed, or delegated (or automated) and then I decided what to get done. For me, completing the quick tasks first to check off my to-do list helped me feel less overwhelmed. From there I did the tasks that took a lot of concentration. Finally, the "mindless tasks" like filing and opening mail for example. This left me feeling good about the amount of work that was done for the day. I would then do a review of what was done and create the list for the next day.

D'après ma propre expérience, pour pouvoir gérer efficacement mon stress au travail : Je Prends des pauses régulières Je dis non ou je refuse poliment certaines taches ou responsabilités lorsque ma charge de travail devenait trop lourde. Je pratique régulièrement la respiration consciente et la méditation. Je préserve du temps et de l'énergie aux activités et relations en dehors du travail. Je sollicite de l'aide ou des conseils auprès de mes collègues ou de mon directeur.

The word "priority" exists because not everything is a priority. If you get overwhelmed because there aren't enough hours in the day for all the things on your to do list, focus on those things that really need to get done immediately - on that day, in this moment. The rest can simply wait. After that is done, choose two tasks that you know will get done quickly, as this will give you a sense of achievement and result in a smaller to-do list. Next, focus on the biggest task, the one you've been pushing away for a few days or weeks. I can guarantee you it won't be as involved or difficult as you made it out to be in the cinema of your mind.

Handling stress while juggling multiple responsibilities as an entrepreneur: 1. Prioritize tasks: Focus on essential tasks first to maintain productivity and reduce overwhelm. 2. Delegate: Trust others to handle certain tasks, freeing up your time and mental energy. 3. Time management: Use tools like calendars and to-do lists to organize your schedule and allocate time efficiently. 4. Self-care: Prioritize sleep, exercise, and relaxation to recharge and maintain mental well-being. 5. Set boundaries: Learn to say no to non-essential commitments and protect your time and energy. By implementing these strategies, you can effectively manage stress and navigate the demands of entrepreneurship with greater ease.

Train, delegate, review, encourage, give them the opportunity to show what they are capable of. If given the chance most people will rise to occasion and will surprise you with what they can do.

Delegating can be daunting for business owners, because we tend to have chosen this path as a means to be in control of everything and to do things our way. It's easy to delegate when you know that someone you trust enough to have given them a job can do this job better than you. Beyond that, to delegate successfully, we need to recognise that our way of doing things is not the only way and that sometimes 99% is good enough too. Delegating can be a lot of work at the beginning, whilst you're training people to do things the way you want them done. But it is worth the investment, because otherwise you'll spend your whole life doing everything yourself and not even 24 hours would be enough for that in a day.

If you have a team that reports to you, think about their professional self-development. If you have a huge to do list and simply don't have the time, delegate the low hanging fruit to your team, starting with your immediate report (if you are a department manager start delegating to your assistant manager and trickle downwards). This frees up valuable time for you and keeps your team motivated and improving. Wins all round but so few managers do this!

It's possible to really burn people out by over-delegating - that means you're essentially shifting your stress to another person. It takes real effort to understand the aptitudes and approach to work of your team to understand how much to delegate to them, manage your and their expectations of how quickly things will be done, demands on their time from elsewhere, and so on. Take the time, and delegate sensitively - it'll make your work more sustainable as well as theirs.

Exercise is the best medicine for the mind and it’s free. Getting outdoors for a walk, run or cycle ride can boost your health both mentally and physically. Nature can decrease anxiety and stress levels, let go of anger too. Exercise can help you to sleep better and a side effect can be weight loss

Laughing and humour also helps lifting the mood, especially belly laughter, think of the last time you laughed so much that you wet your pants.

In my experience I find that eating whole ( without additives or processed foods) is the best way. This helps your body fuel the energy it needs and process the food so you have a better gauge on what is working for you. Movement or Exercise is a must! There is no excuse for making the time to keep your body in motion. Although we can't stop the aging process we do have an impact on how we feel. Sleep has never been a strong need until I found out that I had to incorporate this to maintain the balance of my lifestyle. Listening to the body when rest and recovery are needed are a necessity. There is both active and inactive.

On the principle “pay you first”, exercise and healthy habits,such as a nutritious breakfast, should be the first thing in the morning to support oneself. That regulates stress and gives the sense of control of our own time, even when the task list grows exponentially!

I have found it very helpful to have a morning routine that starts the night before with getting to bed in good time for a full nights sleep. Then in the morning drink a large glass of water, meditate and exercise before having breakfast. This sets me up for a great day and resilient for whatever is thrown at me - feeling aware, grounded and relaxed. Don’t miss a day and the new habits become an improved normality ??

As an Executive Health & Performance coach and a small business owner, I understand the unique stresses of entrepreneurship, from managing finances to balancing work-life demands. These challenges can be overwhelming, making it essential to develop mental resilience. Practices like ice baths have been instrumental in keeping me focused and stress-resistant. Ice baths, through cold exposure, trigger a physiological response that enhances mood, reduces inflammation, and increases mental toughness. By regularly incorporating ice baths into my routine, I build resilience, maintain clarity, and stay composed under pressure, ensuring I can effectively lead and grow my business.

Dedicating time to practice mental resilience is key. It is not something you do once and then it repays you over and over again - you have to commit to practicing it daily. This can be hard but it doesn't need to be. Get yourself working with a coach and they will help keep you accountable.

Simple meditation ( referred to has box breathing) breath in for 4 counts, hold for 4 counts, breath out for 4 counts, hold for 4 counts. Saying the words I am peace, while holding the breath.

I meditate every day. But for the first half of the year, which was particularly busy, I did not. For these months, and for the first time in many years, I did not have meditation in my life - or only insofar as I was teaching meditation to staff in corporate classes. The difference between the me without and the me with meditation was massive. I would describe it as a comfort blanket that had been lifted and I suddenly felt that I was reacting to the world around me and needed calmness to come from the outside, as I was missing it on the inside. Two weeks after restarting meditation, I would sleep better (that in itself lowers your stress levels), needed less sleep, was more productive and had a permanent smile on my face again.

Doing some basic research online and talking to other fellow entrepreneurs can quickly help you narrow down a shortlist of tech tools. For me, Notion is one of my favorate tools for documentation, collaboration and productivity. For content creation, my essentials are: Riverside, ChatGpt, Canva. Set up your system, template, structure into those tools can help you scale your project and multiply your efficiency and in turn reduce stress.

Making time for yourself means loving yourself - not the narcissistic love, the one sparked by ego and a self-constructed shaky identity - but the love that we would show others and often don't show ourselves. In order to function in our business and for our loved ones, we need to put ourselves first, and there is nothing egoistic about it. It's the equivalent of fitting your oxygen mask first so that you can help those around you. So identify the things that never fail to make you happy and when you feel you need a break, whether you're getting overwhelmed or you simply feel your concentration dwindle, take a step away from work and do what you love. For me it's dancing to my favourite tune or singing my favourite song.

It’s called personal staff welfare, without you there is no business. Don’t feel guilty when making time for yourself nobody else will give you acknowledgment for being a slave.

Setting healthy boundary between work and personal time is essential. Especially if you work from home. A simple ritual which symbolizes the end of your working day can help you draw the line. For instance, change to your home wear, close your laptop and put it away, or go out for a walk. For those who don't work the typical Monday-Friday schedule. Make sure to set 1 day or 2 during your week to completely switch from work. Invest in personal hobby, social connection, have fun and get into nature can greatly help you recharge and get back to work with renewed energy and clarity.

Sleep - the opposite of the hustle culture - is essential for being productive, creative, and full of energy for busy entrepreneurial days. Though you may be tempted to work into the night, you'll be burning the candle at both ends, and heading towards burnout. So protect your sleep like it is sacred, and make sure you're getting 7-9 hours of good quality sleep every night.

Remember that you are human and it's okay to fall apart. Be real with your emotions. Unpack those dark areas. Shine the light so bright that you are not afraid, you are able to understand your limits. There's only one you please take care of yourself. ?? I hope this helps ??

Let's talk about self-chatter. When you own a business, you're responsible for so much - the welfare of your team, your business, your shareholders, your customers, the list is endless. Your unchecked ego will tell you that if you fail in any single part of this that you are a failure, an impostor and toxic. Imagine if you told any other person that they were any of those things - they would rightly remove you from their life and move on. So why do we listen to that voice?

Entrepreneurial Stress Management Strategies ? Prioritize tasks: Break critical tasks into manageable steps for focus. ? Leverage delegation: Trust team members or outsource tasks for reduced workload and collaboration. ? Master time management: Use calendars and prioritized to-do lists for efficient time allocation. ? Nurture self-care: Prioritize sleep, exercise, and downtime for resilience. ? Establish boundaries: Decline non-essential commitments for energy and work-life balance.

One quick and effective way to reduce stress is Access Bars, a technique that can provide mental clarity, relaxation and stress relief. In last years this technique has been brought also to workplaces where 20 minutes short session can prevent burnout and alleviate stress. It has been noticed that after sessions the productivity has increased as well. Warmly recommend to test. Search for ‘Bars in Business’ for more information.