Feras Alhlou on how founders can handle burnout and mental blocks. He recommends mindfulness, realistic expectations, peer support, self-care, and spending wisely. Surround yourself with people who share your values and ambition.
How do you deal with burnout, mental blocks, or plateaus? Being aware and mindful of the journey ahead of time is really important. And keep in mind, nothing worthwhile in life is achieved easily. And then it's lonely, especially if you don't have a co-founder. So talking to peers, talking to people who've been to where you want to go, to advisors, I think will help. Not neglecting oneself, not overindulging with things we don't need with money we don't have, running yourself with people who have similar values and similar ambition. All of these are good things to help you deal with burnouts and mental blocks.
