Starting your business in a post-pandemic world can feel a little like you're the first person who ever tried learning how to swim. What guarantees do you have that you won't step in and sink clear to the bottom of the lake?

Fears of this nature are common when you consider the instability the pandemic forced on so many people (financial, emotional, and personal relationships). Pushing past all that to the business itself, there are three common fears likely to hold you back, and they must be dealt with.

Here are seven tips on starting your business in a post-pandemic world.

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After a year of the pandemic, the balance between mental health and work has become more important than ever. To help maintain this balance, there are important things we’ve learned from this pandemic that can help shape the way we implement wellness programs in the workplace. Looking to the future, how will these needs change? I often hear people use the phrase “when things go back to normal.” But I believe that is a limited and not future-focused mindset for entrepreneurs who must always be agile and forward-thinking when developing and implementing strategy. Those who are focused on going back to the old ways will definitely miss opportunities to benefit from what we have learned over the past year. Here are three lessons we learned and how they can help us improve the wellness programs in our industries.

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For some working from home has been a blessing, for others they are excited to get back to the office, but regardless of what your preference may be, another big change in our lifestyles may come with effects on our mental health. Here are a few easy things to consider using when it comes to transitioning back to the office

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Mother’s Day is this weekend and if you are still looking for the perfect gift to get the Momtrepreneur in your life, here are five things that I promise you she will love!

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As a small business entrepreneur, the question remains: should you get the vaccine? Should you encourage your employees to get it? And what are the risks?

There are no easy answers in this discussion. It is easy to take a laissez-faire approach, but leading a team means more responsibility. Your team looks to you for guidance and the impact of your decisions carries much more weight, evoking feelings of frustration or anxiety for everyone. As the leader of your organization, it is important to present as much information as you can in a clear, comprehensive manner to your team.

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Today is International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate the milestones and achievements of women around the world and to acknowledge the struggles and setbacks of women around the world by deciding to #ChooseToChallenge gender stereotypes and discrimination. You can find more information on the history of IWD, how you can participate, resources available to you, and more at www.internationalwomensday.com.

My challenge is for women to take more control over managing their mental health and wellness this year, in their home, in the workplace… in every aspect of their lives. To normalize the conversation for not only women around the world, but men as well, anyone should be able to face their mental health with the same support and opportunities.

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Working from home is now the “new normal ” and we are all navigating through the challenges and changes of working remotely. If you are struggling to find the work-from-home, the live-at-home balance here are a few tricks. First, recognize that there is no such thing as a 50/50 balance. There will be days when you work into the night but the goal is to be intentional with your work schedule and know when to step aware.

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“But the truth about entrepreneurship is that it is not for the weak at heart. It takes a ton of discipline and there will be seasons of famine before there are seasons of harvest..let that sink in for a minute.”

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When I first heard about theme songs, I was in high school watching Ally McBeal. If I remember correctly, the lead actress was motivated by the smooth crooning of R&B Legend Barry White. In fact, not only did she hear his music but she even had the benefit of a cameo by the star when she needed motivation.

Now, I can’t guarantee that your favorite artist will show up when you select your theme song (at least outside of your imagination) but there are a ton of benefits to embracing as your theme song- especially as we deal with the challenges of this Pandemic.

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels

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