As a small business owner, do you feel exhausted or lack motivation? Are you struggling to find joy and enthusiasm in your daily business tasks? How is your productivity? These may be signs that you are feeling a little burned out. So, here are some steps to help you alleviate that burned out feeling:
Take a Break
Take some time for yourself. It doesn’t matter how big or small your break is, just step away from your business and take some time to relax and recharge. Rest is your first line of defense against burnout, and you need it if you want to recover.
Get Organized
When you remove the physical and mental clutter and update your systems and processes, you spend less of your daily hours “wading” through the counterproductive distractions and more time gaining some much-needed clarity.
Remember Your “Why”
Your day-to-day interactions can impact your mental health the most, so it may benefit you to take a step back and remember/re-evaluate your “why.” What is the larger purpose for your business? What legacy will it leave behind? How does your work positively impact the lives of others? Write it down so that you can remind yourself that there is a higher purpose for your work.
Set Some Boundaries
Take Care of Your Physical Health
Talk to a Therapist
Love and Soul Always, Kawania
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Kawania Howerton Wooten
With 30+ years of experience shaping conferences and high-end events for Washington DC’s elite, Kawania Wooten seamlessly blends her expertise in event management with her early culinary industry experience. As a recognized wedding industry expert, Kawania brought her knowledge to the classroom for eight years, where she taught courses at Prince George’s Community College. Her award-winning contributions to the event industry and her company’s celebrated client care have solidified her reputation as a driving force within the industry.
