Navigating Anxiety, Depression & Procrastination as a Creative Entrepreneur

Raw Milk - The Creative Business Podcast about social media, marketing, branding, blogging

English - June 14, 2018 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 404 ratings
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Previous Episode: Connecting to Your Spirit Through Creativity – with Satsuki Shibuya

Next Episode: Running a Multiple Six-Figure Business From Your Phone – with Sara Tasker

If you suffer from depression, anxiety, overwhelm, perfectionism, burnout or procrastination, you are NOT alone. The struggle is all too common, especially among creative entrepreneurs. The key is to navigate the challenges and develop coping mechanisms so you can thrive despite the mental hurdles.

Today, I’m sharing the strategies I use to fight my own battle with fear, anxiety and uncertainty. I discuss the importance of understanding your own patterns and regulating your energy accordingly as well as the value in connecting with other humans—friends, family or mental health professionals—when you start to feel overwhelmed.

I explain the danger in viewing mental health issues as a moral failing and offer insight around letting go of the all-or-nothing thinking that holds me back. Listen in to understand how I say ‘no’ without guilt or anxiety and learn about the deep connection between mental and physical health.

What You Will Learn

How common it is for creatives to struggle with mental health

How I fight fear, insecurity and uncertainty

Know myself (patterns, weaknesses) Regulate energy accordingly Overcome uncertainty Connect with other humans Let go of all-or-nothing thinking Don’t try to fit square peg in round hole

My weaknesses around deadlines and overcommitting

The value of bringing in a mental health professional as necessary

Why mental health issues are NOT a moral failing or character flaw

How to overcome procrastination and ‘just start’

My strategies for coping when I’m really struggling

Rest, five-minute timer & list of ‘fires’

How to say ‘no’ without guilt or anxiety

The connection between mental and physical health

Connect with Beth

Beth’s Website

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