28/10/2025
One of the best things I do to manage stress and stay motivated as an entrepreneur is to take a breakâjust leave everything for a while.
When life feels overwhelming, and itâs like my health or sanity is at stake, I know itâs time to pause. I shut down my phone, log out of work, and just breathe.
Iâm not the type to disappear for too long, though. Letâs be realâthereâs always something that needs my attention.
But even a day or two makes a huge difference. During that time, I donât pressure myself to âbe productive.â I simply rest. Sometimes, Iâll read, journal, or do absolutely nothing.
Other times, Iâll reflect on where I am, where Iâm going, and remind myself why I started this journey in the first place. Itâs not about being lazy; itâs about finding my balance again.
Before I take a break, I let my people knowâwhether itâs my team, clients, or loved ones.
That way, I donât feel guilty about stepping away because they understand. And honestly, stepping away helps me come back stronger.
Another thing that keeps me going is finding inspiration from others. I follow people on social media whose stories and journeys light a fire in me.
When I see their results, it reminds me that what I want is possible, too. I donât look at their success as competitionâI see it as proof that if they can do it, so can I. Their wins give me hope.
Taking breaks and staying inspired have become my little secrets for surviving the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship.
They remind me that itâs okay to pause, breathe, and refocus. After all, weâre human, not machines.
And if we donât take care of ourselves, who will?
Muminat,
Queen of value (QOV)
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