The Invisible Mental Load of a Business Owner

Whether you're a business owner, spouse, parent, or caregiver in any capacity, you've likely felt it. It's the invisible mental load we carry when we're responsible for actions and decisions that impact others. A "mental load" can be defined as the weight of tasks we carry on our mind, day in and day out, that … Continue reading The Invisible Mental Load of a Business Owner

Managing Anxiety as an Entrepreneur and Business Owner

I'm an anxious person by nature. This began at a really young age for me. I was quite literally scared of the wind. At no older than six or seven years old, I remember agonizing every morning over the weather forecast where I would wait for the meteorologist to share the predicted miles per hour … Continue reading Managing Anxiety as an Entrepreneur and Business Owner

A Low-Information Diet – The Solution for Overwhelm and Overload?

When I was in college I struggled with the perceived pressure to always be “in the know” with local and national media. As soon as I woke up I would turn my TV to the morning news as I checked emails and got ready for the day. On the way to class I would grab … Continue reading A Low-Information Diet – The Solution for Overwhelm and Overload?