4 Practical Ways To Victory Over Gut-Wrenching Entrepreneurial Burnout

Getting burned out is a huge problem among entrepreneurs of small and medium size businesses. Productivity diminishes and it blocks passion that comes from leading a new company.

A good test for an entrepreneur to know whether burnout is coming on is to feel how much passion for the business exists.

But Burnout can be overcome. Though leading a company is hard on the nerves, you can eliminate exhaustion, anxiety, and depression that burnout brings.

Working out is one of the best amulets to burnout. The smartest entrepreneurs go to the gym three to four times a week.

Both weight training, which is anabolic in nature -- meaning to build up, and cardio training, which works the heart, are great for dealing with and preventing burnout.

The best weight training is done for no more than 40 minutes with the same time allotment for cardio.

Weight training should be done with 3-4 exercises per body part and 1-2 sets per exercise. The set should have 10-12 reps such that the last rep can barely be completed.

When you get strong enough to easily complete the 10-12 rep then it is time to increase the weight. Remember that the whole concept of building your body with weights is accomplished through what is known as progressive resistance. This means increasing the weight as your muscles get stronger which makes them more toned, defined and muscular.

Cardio should be done at 65-85% of your maximum heart rate for your age. This information related to finding out your current maximum heart rate is available at most health clubs.

Next comes vacations. Every three to four months a vacation for 1-2 weeks will make a huge difference. Consider that the nervous system is like a bodybuilders muscle, if you train it too much without resting it will not grow. Your nervous system needs time to recover. Your Productivity you bring to your business is in direct ratio to the amount of “clean, un-interrupted rest” you provide to your body and your mind. In addition, ensure that you take time on the weekends to recover short term as well.

Eating right is also important. Instead of reaching for extra carbs to ease the stress of your startup or the extra glass of wine, try some protein and a diet soda. Remember gaining weight can only make the stress more challenging. The best way to manage your weight is to count your calories and stay on a 40-40-20 ratio of protein, Carbs and good fats like the ones from fish oils.

Another thing to assist you is to hire a business coach, consultant or mentor. It can allow you to unload your problems and deal with them more effectively and in the process relieve you of undue stress. FundedPlans provides CEO and start-up entrepreneurial coaching. Ask your FundedPlans expert to learn more about how these experts can make a meaningful, affordable and powerful customized difference for you and your business.