How Entrepreneurs Are Using Online Therapy to Combat Burnout

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For many entrepreneurs, experiencing burnout isn’t just a possibility; it’s a probability. So, it’s no surprise that many entrepreneurs reach the point of total exhaustion multiple times throughout their careers.

The good news is that being an entrepreneur doesn’t have to equate to always feeling overwhelmed and chronically stressed. Many entrepreneurs are turning to online therapy to help them learn how to achieve balance in their lives. Here’s how online therapy can help entrepreneurs avoid burnout.

How Online Therapy Can Help Combat Burnout

More entrepreneurs are choosing to get therapy online to help them cope with the everyday problems associated with building a business from scratch. Since busy professionals often have tricky schedules to work around, online therapy is often a better fit than in-person therapy. It’s fairly easy to schedule online sessions around work commitments, travel time, and meetings. Here are a few of the specific ways online therapists can help entrepreneurs combat burnout.

Identify Burnout Triggers

According to a Founder Reports survey, over 34% of entrepreneurs reported experiencing burnout. Another 45.8% reported struggling with high stress. These alarming numbers illustrate how important it is for self-employed individuals to learn how to recognize burnout triggers. Then, once they identify them, they must learn how to avoid them or respond to them in a healthier way.

A good therapist knows how to get to the root of a problem by investigating the underlying causes. Common burnout triggers include isolation, financial pressure, impossible expectations, and uncertainty about the future. Once a therapist identifies a patient’s underlying triggers, they can teach how to avoid them or deal with them in better ways.

Set Healthy Boundaries

Many highly successful professionals are terrible at setting boundaries. Their personal lives often get completely swallowed up by their professional lives. When your idea of success hangs entirely on what happens with your business venture, it becomes increasingly difficult to break away. But being married to work life isn’t healthy for anyone, and the stress will eventually become overbearing.

Entrepreneurs who receive online therapy typically learn how to set healthy boundaries between their professional and personal responsibilities. They also discover how important it is to be fully present after work hours for their families. Success in professional life will always feel empty if it’s not accompanied by a healthy personal life.

Prioritize Self-Care

Ask an entrepreneur when they last took time to pamper themselves, and you might be met with a blank or confused stare. Self-care is a tragically foreign concept to many hard-working professionals. They’re so caught up in tending to their business ventures that they forget to tend to themselves. They often don’t even make the connection that neglecting their own needs could be contributing to their feelings of anxiety and overwhelm.

A therapist knows the importance of self-care for every professional. They can explain how prioritizing one’s own needs can help them show up more effectively in all areas of life. They can also offer practical self-care tips to help their patients achieve optimal physical, mental, and emotional health.

Conclusion

More business owners are seeking help from therapists to avoid burnout. If you’re a self-starter, consider getting online therapy to learn how to thrive in both your personal and professional life.

Disclaimer: Written in partnership with APG.