Why Emotional Resilience Is Your Most Underrated Business Strategy

How Curiosity, Routine, and Resilience Keep Founders Moving Forward

Recently I read through the Gallup Global Emotions 2024 Report. There were several thoughts and ideas that come to me as I was reading this report. So I thought I would share those in a series of posts over the next several Tuesdays. Entrepreneurship is a journey marked by significant emotional highs and lows. According to Gallup’s 2024 report,

Individuals who engage in continuous learning or activities that pique their interest experience enhanced well-being.

By prioritizing continuous learning and establishing supportive routines, entrepreneurs can enhance their emotional resilience, leading to greater well-being and sustained success in their ventures.

How Curiosity, Routine, and Resilience Keep Founders Moving Forward

Entrepreneurship Is an Emotional Rollercoaster

We often hear about the successes, the highs, the wins. That leads us to forget that the entrepreneurial path is inherently volatile, encompassing exhilarating successes and challenging setbacks. Building emotional resilience enables founders to navigate these fluctuations effectively, maintaining focus and motivation amidst uncertainty. Developing coping mechanisms to manage stress is crucial for sustaining performance over the long term. This could be things as simple as:

• A short walk outside

  • Numerous studies have proven the benefits of being in nature (or even just seeing nature) and adding a walk is even better.

• Making time for a hobby.

  • You have to make the time because your business will take all the time you let it have.

• 5 deep breaths.

  • Sometimes mindfulness gets blown out of proportion. You don’t need a big long meditation routine to help. Just stop and breath really deep, 5 times.

• Coffee or Lunch with a friend

  • Connect outside of your work. Meet up with a friend and chat about whatever. Just unplug from your day to day and give yourself a break.

• Learn something new

  • More on this next.

Learning Sparks Motivation and Hope

Engaging in continuous learning fosters curiosity and provides a sense of accomplishment. There are always new things to learn. With AI it can be even easier to start and get the basics out of the way. This could be acquiring a new skill, listening to an insightful podcast, or reading an enlightening book, learning introduces fresh perspectives and revitalizes energy. This proactive approach not only enhances personal growth but also equips entrepreneurs with innovative strategies to tackle business challenges. This is an opportunity to unplug and have the beginners mind. Learning something new will help you grow your current business. You will find connection point to what you are doing. Taking the time to unplug will also unleash your unconscious mind to solve problems you are working on to. Build this into your daily routine.

Routine Matters

Incorporating structured learning into daily routines can significantly bolster emotional resilience. Knowing that you have a structure to your day builds boundaries and implement deadlines. Simple practices like dedicating 15 minutes to reading, taking contemplative morning walks, or participating in monthly peer discussions can lead to substantial improvements in well-being. These micro-habits create a stable foundation, enabling entrepreneurs to manage stress more effectively and sustain productivity. Knowing that you have 15 mins to read before you go back to your work project helps you focus on the reading. Know that you have 30 mins until that peer discussion lunch will focus you to finish that next line of code or that presentation. Think about how productive you are right before you go out of the office. Why is that? Because you know you do not want these items waiting for you when you get back. So build a routine to add structure to your day and week.

Action Step

Allocate a 30-minute session this week to explore a topic of interest without a specific agenda. This intentional learning block can rejuvenate your mindset and introduce new ideas beneficial for both personal and professional development.

Bonus points if you make this reoccurring on your calendar weekly.

Recommended Reading

“Learning Is a Survival Skill for Entrepreneurs”

“Emotional Resilience Is Key. Here’s How to Cultivate It.”

“Five Ways Entrepreneurs Can Become More Resilient”

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