Why Women Entrepreneurs Have Anxiety
Chances are Being an Entrepreneur Increased Your Anxiety and Stress Levels…
You’re smart, you’re a goal-getter, and you have dreams.
You’re in the business of making your dreams your reality. That’s why you work so hard being an entrepreneur.
But some challenges show up along the way and women entrepreneurs don’t have it easy managing a business, managing others, and attempting to manage themselves.
Keep reading to learn 5 reasons why women entrepreneurs are more susceptible to anxiety.
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Keep reading to learn reasons why women entrepreneurs and business owners are more susceptible to anxiety.
5 Reasons Why Women Entrepreneurs Have Anxiety
Women small business owners and entrepreneurs constantly have a lot they are trying to manage. It’s overwhelming, and stressful and often comes with a lot of worries when you are consistently being pushed outside your comfort zone. Listed below are 5 common reasons why women entrepreneurs experience increased anxiety.
Reason #1 Women Entrepreneurs Experience Anxiety: Lack of confidence
One of the main reasons why women business owners experience anxiety is because of a lack of confidence.
This can be due to a variety of factors, such as not having enough experience or feeling like they are not good enough. Lack of confidence can lead to women second-guessing themselves and their decisions, which can be very stressful.
Reason #2 Women Entrepreneurs Experience Anxiety: Fear of failure
Another reason why women business owners experience anxiety is because of a fear of failure. This can be especially true for women who are starting their businesses from scratch. Failure is a very real possibility in any business venture, and the thought of failing can be very stressful for women business owners.
Reason #3 Women Entrepreneurs Experience Anxiety: Pressure to Succeed
There is a lot of pressure on women business owners to succeed.
This pressure can come from family, friends, society, and even themselves. The pressure to succeed can lead to anxiety and stress, as women feel like they have to constantly prove themselves.
Reason #4 Women Entrepreneurs Experience Anxiety: Fear of rejection
Many women business owners experience anxiety because of a fear of rejection. This can be due to a variety of factors, such as pitching products or services to potential customers or investors. Women entrepreneurs can also fear being rejected by their peers.
The fear of rejection can lead to women second-guessing themselves and their decisions, which can be very stressful.
Reason #5 Women Entrepreneurs Experience Anxiety: Imposter syndrome
Imposter syndrome is another reason why women business owners experience anxiety. This is when people feel like they are not good enough or that they are frauds despite evidence to the contrary.
Many successful women business owners suffer from imposter syndrome, which can lead to anxiety and stress.
Anxiety Therapy in Wilmington, NC at Calm Waters Counseling
Being a women entrepreneur and high achiever is hard and comes with unique challenges that not everyone understands. There is a lot of stress, anxiety, and at times loneliness you can experience.
There is also support and help you can receive to get through these challenges.
I use a modality of therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for anxiety treatment.
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Therapy for High Achievers in Wilmington, NC at Calm Waters Counseling
Entrepreneurs and business owners are hardworking high achievers. They have an understanding of the dedication, time, energy, and effort that goes into having a goal and striving for what they want.
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Written by: Laura Rippeon, LCSW, LCSW-C