Mental health
As the biggest sector of small business in Australia, soloists and those involved in and around their businesses represent a large proportion of the population. When working for yourself and by yourself, the pressure and feelings of overwhelm can be immense. It’s no surprise therefore that the incidence of depression, anxiety and other characteristics of poor mental health are on the increase. In this section we address such topics as mental resilience, managing stress, overcoming adversity and have a dedicated section covering small business mental health that outlines the work and support Flying Solo provides and contributes to, in support of this vitally important topic. Check out our step-by-step course to solo success.
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Mental health
Connecting sole traders with tools for mental health and wellbeing
Every Australian sole trader deserves to live and work with optimal mental health and wellbeing. To achieve this, we need to better understand the mental health needs of small business and prioritise approaches to meet those specific needs.
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Mental health
5 classic pieces of crap advice that will mess with your mind
Running a business brings more than its fair share of stress. So, how do you deal with it? Chances are you’ll have received one of these well-meaning yet horrible pieces of advice.
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Mental health
Staying well in your business
Leanne Faulkner knows that being aware of your personal 'red flags' - those signs you're not tracking so well - and knowing what action to take is key to maintaining a robust mental health. In this podcast, she shares a stack of resources to help us stay well.
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Mental health
5 strategies to manage fear in your business
Are you sick of being full of fear in your business? We've all been there. Andrew Griffiths shares five strategies to manage fear in your business.
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Mental health
Why finally solving the Rubik’s Cube has been good for my business
Not content with running a business and raising four children I thought I’d set myself a new challenge: solving the Rubik's Cube.
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Attracting new business
Our entire course, now part of membership!
We’ve condensed all we’ve learned into our comprehensive step-by-step course and bundled it into Premium Membership, for just $99. Check out Flying Solo membership.
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Mental health
The dirty little secret of a .com CEO
“I don’t think this relationship is working out so well…“ Despite running a .com business and spending much of my life connected, I’m not really turned on by the whole digital world. Technology, I’m not in love with you.
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Mental health
Bringing stillness into every day
Tom Cronin was in a bad way. Anxious, sleepless and sinking into depression, he knew he had to change. A decade on, he’s transformed his approach to life and work and today has a solo business that assists others. Avoid the wobble, take action now.
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Mental health
Fire up your mojo
Sharon Chisholm is a mind-health coach who’s rattling a few cages in the area of mental health. She passionately supports the very small end of town and knows only too well the importance of strength and resilience.
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Mental health
How to keep your mind working better than your stupid printer
To keep your mind working well you need to build psychological resilience. Here are (the very funny) Jamie Watson’s (wife’s) top five tips for doing just that.
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Mental health
The importance of small business mental health
When you work for yourself and by yourself, it stands to reason you’re in charge of your wellbeing. Let’s look at tips to maintain a positive state of mind.
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Mental health
7 tips for for how to stay healthy and stress free in business
As soloists, it’s up to us to take responsibility for reducing our stress and maintaining good mental and physical health. Here are my best tips for how to stay healthy in business.
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Mental health
Wellbeing at work
Entrepreneur and passionate mental health advocate Leanne Faulkner shares her personal story and explores the triggers and solutions to this crucial issue to help you boost your wellbeing and perform at your best.
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Mental health
Is mental health part of your business plan?
We spend a lot of time working on marketing and financials and finding new clients ... and these are key to running a successful business, but the mental health component of running our businesses is as crucial as these, but often ignored.
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Mental health
Five ways to develop your mental resilience
All soloists juggle multiple responsibilities and so must be resilient. It’s not just about your physical wellbeing: a mental resilience is key. Here are my top five tips to hone a 'hard-like-rock-and-flexible-like-palm-tree' mindset.
