10 Signs of Business Owner Burnout
10 Signs of Business Owner Burnout
Business ownership is wildly rewarding in many ways, but it can also be overwhelming from time to time. If you fail to prioritise your emotional and physical needs, you can rusk the risk of burning out.
Burnout can directly affect your work performance, health, relationships, and the growth of your business. To help you avoid this phenomenon, we are sharing the most common signs that you’re on your way to burning out.
Here are the top 10 common signs of business owner burnout:
1. Brain Fog
Coming up with new ideas or solutions is more difficult than it should be, you’re forgetting things you know you should remember with ease, and it’s difficult to focus.
2. Constant Exhaustion
You used to love what you do, but lately you feel like you’re walking around in a constant state of exhaustion that won’t go away no matter how much sleep you get.
3. Negative Mindset
Focusing on the good is nearly impossible these days. All you can seem to focus on is all the work you have to do and how challenging it is to achieve sustainable growth.
4. Performance Drops
It’s common for performance levels to drop when you’re faced with exhaustion, brain fog, and negativity. If you’ve found that you aren’t performing as well as you used to, this is a clear sign of business owner burnout.
5. Never-Ending Work
When you shut your laptop and go home, your business comes along for the ride. It’s always on your mind, making it difficult to enjoy your personal life and relax.
6. Poor Sleep
Are you tossing and turning every night or relying on medication to help you fall asleep? If your brain refuses to shut down when you’re trying to sleep, you’re likely headed towards burnout.
7. Short Temper
How are you treating the people around you? If the smallest things seem to set you off and you’re finding yourself quick to anger, that’s a major red flag that you’re burning out.
8. Health Issues
When your mental health suffers, it’s not uncommon for your physical health to suffer as well. Stress can take a tremendous toll on your health, leading to issues like headaches, upset stomach, chest pain, weakened immune system, and high blood pressure.
9. Lack of a Social Life
Do you remember the last time you went to the cinema or spent time with friends? If you’re on your way to business owner burnout, you have likely been avoiding socializing both in and out of work.
10. Procrastination
Constantly pushing off important tasks like responding to emails, scheduling appointments, and meeting with clients is a major sign of business owner burnout. We all procrastinate from time to time, but if you’ve made it a habit—that’s an issue.
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