Entrepreneur life is full of uncertainty and things that are outside of our control. Being a successful founder requires to you to find ways to thrive amidst this inevitable chaos.

In this week’s episode, I’m introducing you to some of the tools that I’ve found incredibly helpful for my clients, and myself, in learning how to cope with this uncertainty - mindfulness and self-compassion.

Some people are turned off when they hear about mindfulness or self-compassion, which is understandable, but not a sign that these practices aren’t for you. In this episode I’ll also share with you some of my own reservations when I started to practice these skills, why it’s so normal to have knee-jerk “no” reaction to practicing them, and what I tell my clients to help them stay open minded and give mindfulness and self-compassion a try. I hope you’ll stay open to learning more and deciding if you want to experiment with these skills yourself.

In the words of mindfulness teacher, Jon Kabat Zinn, “you can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” As a founder you can’t stop those waves, but you can learn tools to make sure they don’t pull you under. In other words, in order to stay in this game for the long run, it’s essential to learn ways to increase your emotional resilience and mental fitness such as mindfulness and self-compassion. I hope you enjoy the introduction to these practices in this week’s episode

A huge thank you to my podcast producer, Ineke Camille of Zourit Solutions, for helping me to get creative with this week’s show!

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If you’d like additional support for your mental and emotional well-being as a founder please visit Melissa’s website for a list of resources to help you find a coach, therapist, or peer support.