Work-Life Balance: Finding Zen in the Startup Hustle

With the rise in startups and entrepreneurship came the wave of hustle culture. The hustle culture promotes working as hard as you can until your business finally takes off and then, you work even harder. 

While this approach is effective and produces results, you can be left burnt out and exhausted with your mental health left spiraling. It can also lead to struggles to maintain your interpersonal and work relationships.

That’s why it is crucial to strike a work-life balance and find the zen in your hustle and make the most of it.

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Ways to Strike A Work-Life Balance

Stick to the Schedule

Schedule your free time the same way you’d schedule your meetings with investors and clients, you need to plan out your free time with activities to unwind and relieve stress. Find a hobby like running or reading and make sure to stick to it.

Set Up Boundaries

In the hustle and bustle of work, it can be easy to get too caught up working overtime and over weekends and holidays which can leave you drained and stressed. It is important to establish boundaries to ensure that you work for a fixed period of time but still maintain your own free time for self care and mental health.

Don’t Take On Too Much

While ambition is admirable in starting a startup, you should ensure to commit only to things that you can handle. Learn to say no and be selective with things you invest your energy in, especially when you’re already overwhelmed with work.

Always Reach Out For Help

If you find yourself in a slump or difficult position, you should try and ask for help from close friends or family. You can even contact other business owners who have already established their startups for assistance or advice they can offer.

Use Vacation Days

Even as a budding startup, you don’t need to hold back and wait for your company to hit a milestone to celebrate with a vacation day. It’s important to know when to take a break and truly unwind. This can help out in the long run by increasing your drive and productivity. 

Conclusion

With a good work-life balance, you’ll be more productive and utilize more of your energy towards achieving set goals. This will also help prevent burnout, promote good mental health and self care. The key is to work smarter, not harder.