Wow @Former-Member, these are great sites , thank you
With the list below , my mr shaz has Bipolar11 and has questioned all these respones
What threatens our mental stability?-- being self - employed
- A sense of losing control of our 'self' identity, our choices and the outcomes we are aiming for
- Being thwarted by others - including our competitors or prospective buyers
- Frustration at not having the green light to move forwards when we want or need it
- Fear of failure and shame and the dread of having to go back to 'employment'
- Inadequate time management, self-motivation and self-organisation, and not having workable structures in place for these
- Keeping ourselves on track - if we don't have accountability partners or mentors
- Feeling isolated adversely affects our overall well-being - many business owners work alone and have no social outlets with a team or colleagues
- Wearing all the hats, juggling the balls and spinning the plates! Trying to do it alone (or not being able to meet the cost of outsourcing) can easily lead to overwhelm and burnout
- Responsibility not only to yourself, family and business success (and perhaps a workforce), but to legal compliance too
- Shame at your lack of success
- Envy of others at your success - which might mean that you no longer fit in with them, or even become 'outcast' from a social group
- Changes in your other relationships - and the need to re-evaluate and re-define boundaries and expectations.
- Lack of self care or 'me-time' – because there are too many other things that you allow to come first. When building a business you may not be able to afford or justify spending time and money on yourself
- No sick leave – instead you soldier on and follow the advice of not 'quitting' and of being consistent
- Having to deal with rejection – perhaps daily
- Public speaking and other self promotional activities which don't suit your personality and preferences
- Not having a safety net – to catch you if you fall down financially or emotionally
- Adopting a false persona and pretending to be OK - and more confident and competent than you really feel. Living a lie drains your energy and authenticity.