Resilience and Discomfort in Business
The road to a successful business seldom runs smooth. There will be bumps along the way which will feel uncomfortable, and it’s moments like these when a lot of early-stage founders feel like throwing in the towel. However, if you can learn to embrace the discomfort, you can become resilient and follow through with your endeavors until you reach where you want to go. In this blog post, we will cover some ways to manage discomfort and endure rough patches so you can achieve your business goals.
Make Friends With Discomfort
A lot of the time, when we simply face our fears and accept any negative feelings that may arise, that can really help to get over the hurdle we are experiencing. The same goes for feeling uncomfortable. If we run from discomfort, we are likely to give up when the going gets tough, and then we won’t reach our goals. However, if we realize discomfort is a necessary byproduct of any sort of change, we can acknowledge how maybe it can be our friend throughout this process so we can keep the peace and keep trudging on. Accept that discomfort will rear its head, and learn to work alongside it. Be thankful for it, because it means you are making progress.
Endulge in Self Care
Let’s face it: starting a business is stressful, and calls for some good ol’ Me Time. Don’t forget what you enjoy doing to wind down, and incorporate these rituals into your daily routine. Whether that is going for a long jog, getting a boxing session in, taking a bubble bath or catching up on your favorite show, rest and relaxation is essential to getting over hurdles. And the less stressed you are, the easier it will be to stay mindful during periods of discomfort so you can navigate them better.
Up Your Time Management Skills
Maybe you are uncomfortable because you feel like there is not enough time in the day, and you have so many things that you have no idea how you’ll ever get to. This could come down to an issue with time management. Make sure you are prioritizing the most important tasks for your business, and the less essential ones can be put to the side until you have extra time. Also, set aside times for breaks so you don’t get burnt out.
Seek Counseling and Advice
There are many successful entrepreneurs who have walked the path before you and are ready and willing to lend an ear and offer advice. They can point you in the direction that would best suit you, and share their stories about how they overcame difficult patches to get to where they are today. Whether you meet them for coffee, read their books or listen to their podcasts, there is a treasure trove of information out there for you to learn from and which will aid you on your journey.
Reflect on Past Discomforts
Think back on your life to other times when you felt uncomfortable and maybe even a little nervous. Most of the time, these moments were before a big event, performance, or new occurrence in your life. Think about what happened after the thing you were afraid of: was it a positive experience for you? You probably learned and gained a lot from it, and it has shaped the person you are today. Usually, discomfort comes before something that is a change, or scary, but maybe we are scared only because we care a lot about the outcome and believe in our vision. We know the benefits it will have on ourselves and others. Keep believing in it, and don’t give up during a challenge. The reward will be worth it.
We hope this blog post has brought you insight on how you can manage and accept discomfort as part of any positive change. You and your business will benefit from you sticking through the tough times, and seeing your vision through. And, your future customers and clients will be grateful as well! You can check out the related podcast here. We are here to support you on your journey. Reach out to us on this website or by email at team@lilalife.co. Love, light and blessings! ✨