When we think about entrepreneurs, it is easy to generalize them as ‘people’ persons; individuals who possess exemplary communication skills and rapport. After all, that’s what business sounds like right?
But contrary to this common knowledge— or assumption rather, experts say that doing business is for introverts too! That’s right. In the wide world of entrepreneurship, there are people who loves isolation as much as they love doing business.
But this doesn’t mean that it is possible for every one to thrive while living a solo lifestyle because there’s loneliness and depression too. Many people might still be unaware of it but these mental issues are real and even introverts can experience them.
These problems that cause loneliness have dire effects that affects lives even to a deadly extent especially when matched with the stress which is part of doing business. This is why business owners should also have mental health management plans too especially now that most of them are working from home due to the lockdown caused by the ongoing pandemic. It might be a radical change to have a different setting or routine so people need to cope.
In line with this, here are some work-from-home tips and tricks that will help entrepreneurs remain productive and not become lonely:
Take a Breather
Working from home is just a different setup but the amount of might still be the same. Meaning pressure remains. That’s why it is important that whenever you feel everything’s too much to handle and there’s no progress anymore, take short breaks to breath and empty your mind if this is what will help you focus. Don’t torture your mind and force it to think.
Another way to do this is by going outside momentarily (practice social distancing amid the ongoing pandemic) or by doing some tasks such as answering emails or talking to clients while at your garden or in a nearby café.
Regularly Check on Yourself
As an entrepreneur, your mind is your greatest asset. But it is your body that turns ideas into reality as it does most of the work. That’s why it is important that even when you are busy, check on your health and consider having a fit body. Perhaps you can use apps to track and monitor your physical activities or your diet. You can also join communities or group classes where you can learn a lot about how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Eating healthy food is also a must. Make some plans, ask some people, or do research about what your body needs based on your current lifestyle and condition.
Maintain Social Connections
No matter where you are in the world, technology always has its way to connect you with people. Especially because you are a business owner, one way or another you still have to connect with others. Distance is not really an excuse to cut off ties with important individuals and stake holders.
You can also do face-time or video call meetings if you really can’t meet personally. You can also send emails to one another to transact or discuss about ideas and proposals.
Joining online groups or attending seminars and forums would also help a lot not only for you to gain knowledge but also to widen your network. Being part of a community or going on several events increase your chances of meeting prominent personalities or key persons that will be essential to your business.
If you are running an online business, perhaps you can find a way to bring your shop into the real world. It can be through bazaars or conventions where you can meet not only customers but also other retailers that you can change ideas with.
You bring life to your business. It won’t succeed if you are not well with your personal life. So, mind your well-being and don’t just focus on what’s going on with your business to the point that you don’t care about what’s happening to you anymore.