08: Seasonal Depression + Entrepreneurship

<p>Are you a small business owner who struggles to motivate during the winter months? If you’re like me, winter is the hardest time to stay productive, focus, and make progress. I struggle with seasonal affective disorder, which basically means my depression increases and intensifies as the days get colder and darker.</p> <p>Mental health is IMPORTANT, friend. If you struggle with seasonal depression or seasonal affective disorder as an entrepreneur, it can be detrimental for your business. In this episode, I discuss how to&nbsp;prepare for the shorter, darker colder months as an entrepreneur who struggles with depression.&nbsp;</p> <p>Facts I want to leave you with:</p> <ul> <li>👉🏻 20% of Americans are diagnosed with a mental illness every year. ⁠⠀</li> <li>👉🏻 1 in 2 entrepreneurs suffers from a mental health condition in their lifetime. ⁠⠀</li> <li>👉🏻 Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in Americans aged 15-34 years old⁠⠀</li> </ul> <p>Please remember that if you're struggling with your mental health, you're not alone.</p> <ul> <li>📲 SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE: 800-273-8255⁠</li> <li>📲 CRISIS TEXT LINE: Text HOME to 741741⁠⠀</li> </ul>