Congratulations! Your risk for Startup Burnout is very low at the moment.
Based on your answers, it looks like you are handling startup stress very well. However, you might want to be careful!
Startup Burnout Stage 1
Startup Burnout comes in different stages. You are currently in the so called first stage of burnout.
It seems a little silly to call this a burnout stage. But research shows that a lot of startup founders start here and then later develop a full burnout.
Especially is you are determined to prove yourself, you might end up in the danger zone. This burnout stage is also called ‘The Honeymoon Stage’ referring to that feeling of optimism and enthusiasm. It’s awesome to feel this way, but it can also pull you into exhaustion if you don’t watch out.
What to do to prevent developing burnout?
Make sure you stick to (or develop) a good routine that helps you to energize and recharge. Making long days might seem like a necessity when building a business, but that is actually a myth.
Sure, sometimes it’s necessary to burn the midnight oil, but make sure it’s an exception, not a general rule. The best way to speed up your startup process and build faster is to stay fresh and sharp.
Keep up the good work
If something works well, why change it, right? Since you are handling things well, I would advise you to sit down and look at your own best practices.
What exactly are you doing to stay focused? How do you recharge? Is your work/life balance okay, and if so, what helps you there? And if not, write down how you could improve it.
Make this document part of your personal mission statement and review it regularly. It will help you stay on course.
Stay Focused with Curbn
If you would like to have some extra help staying in this stage, join the Curbn Community. Or download the e-book ‘Escaping Founder Burnout‘. There is a discount code in your mailbox. 😊