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Because in some cases, such as when you have deadlines or low income, taking time off isn't really an option. Taking time off is a great band-aid, but it doesn'

by nhangen 15y ago

Because in some cases, such as when you have deadlines or low income, taking time off isn't really an option. Taking time off is a great band-aid, but it doesn't really address the deeper problem, which is the psychology of money and entrepreneurial depression. I go through this as well, and I can totally relate to how getting sales notifications in my inbox can make or break the day's mood. But I do take time off, frequently to do things like boating, going to Disney World, and the beach. It buys a bit of energy, but not much. So for me, taking time off is a generic approach that's easy to recommend, but not especially effective.

Willwhatley 15y ago
Howdy, So, what is effective for you re inspiration/recharge of energy? Best,
- nhangen 15y ago
  Well my favorite fix is more "sold!" emails, but that just fuels the addiction. It might not be welcome here, but listening to this guy: http://lamamarut.org http://lamamarut.org works very well.
  - pw 15y ago
    No, that's certainly welcome here ;-)
BrandonM 15y ago
> I can totally relate to how getting sales notifications in my inbox can make or break the day's mood. And from the article: > For me, most of the time it stems from seeing our daily sales numbers. Both of you seem to miss the obvious solution: don't check your sales numbers so often. In the world of professional poker, the effects of variance are well-documented and understood. It's possible to play ideally for a day, a week, or even a month and lose money. There are several coping mechanisms to deal with this. A common one is to simply check the account balance less often, on a regular schedule. If looking at sales numbers is ruining your day, do it once per week. A day or two of bad sales could be due in part to simple variance, and by applying micro-corrections too frequently, you could be failing to see the forest for the trees.

by nhangen 15y ago

Willwhatley 15y ago

Howdy, So, what is effective for you re inspiration/recharge of energy? Best,

nhangen 15y ago
Well my favorite fix is more "sold!" emails, but that just fuels the addiction. It might not be welcome here, but listening to this guy: http://lamamarut.org http://lamamarut.org works very well.
- pw 15y ago
  No, that's certainly welcome here ;-)

BrandonM 15y ago

> I can totally relate to how getting sales notifications in my inbox can make or break the day's mood. And from the article: > For me, most of the time it stems from seeing our daily sales numbers. Both of you seem to miss the obvious solution: don't check your sales numbers so often. In the world of professional poker, the effects of variance are well-documented and understood. It's possible to play ideally for a day, a week, or even a month and lose money. There are several coping mechanisms to deal with this. A common one is to simply check the account balance less often, on a regular schedule. If looking at sales numbers is ruining your day, do it once per week. A day or two of bad sales could be due in part to simple variance, and by applying micro-corrections too frequently, you could be failing to see the forest for the trees.