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The Emotional Roller Coaster of Entrepreneurship: How I Cope 7 Years In

Cory Miller
Cory Miller

Entrepreneurship is one of the toughest, most lonely jobs ever. I share the ways I seek to maintain good mental health over the last 7+ years. #WCDENVER

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Entrepreneurship & My Mental Health: How I Cope 7 Years In Cory J. Miller iThemes @corymiller303
@corymiller303#WCDENVER Anger, Stress, Frustration, Jealousy, Competition, Conflict, Loss, Insecurity, Criticism, Failure, Fear, Breakups, Divorce, Loss, Family, Problems, Loneliness, Depression, Money Problems, Burnout
@corymiller303#WCDENVER The toughest, often loneliest job
@corymiller303#WCDENVER 7 Beliefs That Change(d) My Life aka Things I Say To Myself, Over and Over and Over
@corymiller303#WCDENVER Sometimes I need help & thats OK. BELIEF #1
@corymiller303#WCDENVER Disclaimer: Im not a counselor
@corymiller303#WCDENVER My counselors name is Kyle 5 Years ~4 times a Year
@corymiller303#WCDENVER Dump my garbage on someone I dont see at Thanksgiving Talk/work through tough situations privately Get outside expert opinions & perspectives on relationships Regular mental health checkup
@corymiller303#WCDENVER Im not alone. BELIEF #2
@corymiller303#WCDENVER I'm not the only one dealing with these issues or feelings
@corymiller303#WCDENVER Same problems, different names
@corymiller303#WCDENVER Find a Like-Minded Peer Group on Similar Journey to Walk With
@corymiller303#WCDENVER By the way, YOURE NOT ALONE EITHER!
@corymiller303#WCDENVER My health & happiness comes first. BELIEF #3
@corymiller303#WCDENVER If Im miserable, everybody else will be too
@corymiller303#WCDENVER What 8 months of misery taught me
@corymiller303#WCDENVER If youre not happy, change it.
@corymiller303#WCDENVER Ultimately, Im only responsible for my own happiness. BELIEF #4
@corymiller303#WCDENVER YOUR happiness is not MY job
@corymiller303#WCDENVER Clear boundaries = More Happiness I decide what I will & wont allow in my life & biz
@corymiller303#WCDENVER The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor & Boundaries by Henry Cloud
@corymiller303#WCDENVER The only thing I can truly control is myself. BELIEF #5
@corymiller303#WCDENVER my actions, my reactions, my thoughts, my feelings
@corymiller303#WCDENVER Positive & productive vs. negative & pessimistic
@corymiller303#WCDENVER Anger and frustration come from unmet expectations
@corymiller303#WCDENVER My worth isnt measured in dollar signs. BELIEF #6
@corymiller303#WCDENVER Likes, Follows, Awards, Cars, Company Size, House, etc.
@corymiller303#WCDENVER I refuse to play puerile games
@corymiller303#WCDENVER I value my life by the people I love & who love me & the lives I impact for good
@corymiller303#WCDENVER I cant WONT do this by myself, ever again. BELIEF #7
@corymiller303#WCDENVER My pride put me in 6 months of solitary confinement
@corymiller303#WCDENVER I need people. You need people. We need people.
@corymiller303#WCDENVER The people who make the difference for me
@corymiller303#WCDENVER 1. Its OK to ask for help 2. Youre not alone 3. Your health & happiness comes first 4. Control only the things you can control 5. Others happiness is not your responsibility 6. Your worth shouldnt be measured in things 7. Dont try to do this alone
Thank you! cory@iThemes.com @corymiller303 FINDING A COUNSELOR Ask your physician for a referral Ask trusted friends/family Contact Health Insurance 1-800-NEW-LIFE

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