07/03/2023
Reposted from another passionate business.
The unfortunate truth of owning and running a business.
Running a business is really hard.
What they don’t tell you is that it can cause severe stress and anxiety, and drains you mentally to the point of depression in even the most laid-back people.
People will talk about you, compare you to others, use you, they will view you as a service and not a person anymore.
Some will expect discounts and people will value you and your hard work less than a big chain store or company.
You have to worry about if you forget to email/message someone back, are they going to think it was on purpose? Did you disappoint them? Will they hold that against you? When in reality you just can’t get to everyone’s messages and emails.
Starting up and running a successful business puts incredible strain on personal lives and relationships, many of which fail because there is just often no work-life balance.
There’s a reason you don’t see many people succeed in businesses after 5-10 years. If they are successful they are overwhelmed.
It takes a toll. It’s really exhausting. Especially the past couple of years when so much has been out of our control.
Be kind, be patient, support small businesses…….and hopefully more of will stick around!
And know that 2022 prices are not 2023 prices.
I copied this from another small business owner that I support!
And thank you ❤️ 🙏
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