Case Study: Navigating the Entrepreneurial Grind
Meet Jordan*, a 25-year-old entrepreneur deep in the startup world, juggling the highs and lows that come with building something from the ground up.
Like many young business owners, Jordan had been feeling the weight of low mood, anxiety, and burnout.
At first, it was tough to identify exactly what was going wrong. As the pressure of running a business mounted, imposter syndrome crept in, making Jordan question their abilities and whether they even belonged in the entrepreneurial space.
Although Jordan was putting in the hours and making things happen, balancing their personal life with the demands of work and their startup was becoming overwhelming.
The constant hustle was starting to take its toll mentally and emotionally. Jordan found it hard to talk about this, especially with the stigma around not having it all together in the entrepreneurial world.
Through individual sessions, we focused on understanding and addressing these feelings. The work focussed on managing personal and work-related stress that comes with entrepreneurship and helping Jordan develop healthier boundaries, along with finding better ways to cope with the pressure.
We also tackled the internal struggle of imposter syndrome, working to build confidence and acknowledge achievements, no matter how small they may seem in the moment.
The goal wasn’t just to survive the startup grind, but to find balance and stay grounded while building the business.
Entrepreneurship can be lonely, stressful, and full of self-doubt, but with the right tools and mindset, it’s possible to find balance. If you’re feeling like you’re in a similar spot, remember that it’s okay to reach out for support.
You don’t have to go through it alone. And, taking care of yourself is the best way to keep growing your business.
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* While Jordan is a fictitious name, this case study is based on a range of entrepreneurs and business owners who Rose Phoenix Health has supported over the years.