Entrepreneurs are often romanticized as individuals who possess the freedom to work wherever and whenever they please. The reality can be far from glamorous. Behind the scenes lies the untold story of the blood, sweat, and tears poured into every aspect of the business, simply to keep it afloat. The pressure of shouldering every role within the company is immense: you become the receptionist, the accountant, the marketer, the service provider, the janitor, and the list goes on. The toll this takes on one's mental health is substantial.

I ventured into entrepreneurship seeking to reclaim my mental well-being. After nearly a decade confined to cubicles, I found myself in a dark place. On paper, I held my dream job, yet I wasn't happy.

The decision to venture out on my own proved to be the best choice. However, entrepreneurship brings its own set of challenges and stressors—a new, different kind of pressure. From one entrepreneur to another, here's how I've been attempting to prioritize my mental health.