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So I basically work two jobs: I run my own marketing/design small business, while also working as what could essentially be describe as a 2IC in my dad's family business doing audio visual design and installation. Essentially it's sales, but there is some technical know-how involved in orchestrating and developing integrated AV solutions for education and corporates.
On the side, my creative juices have me composing music with artists both national and international while I also do a little bit of story-telling. I guess you could call that my therapeutic relief (along with sport of course!) from the trials and tribulations of long hours, running one business while also somewhat running another (and likely taking over when my dad retires).
These two jobs combined have often left me working 10+ hours days (especially lately as work continues to pile up) which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but I sometimes find myself defeated by the pressures of constant upkeep. Running two businesses, things sometimes go forgotten and/or overlooked and I often find myself easily stressed/bothered by the slightest things when this sort of thing tends to happen.
I guess my ultimate question is: what do you guys do to combat stress? I'm on my way to 25 which I know is obviously still very young, but for some reason I find myself piling on all this unecessary pressure and anxiety when I'm faced with something I a) struggle to maintain control of and/or b) forces me out of my comfort zone. And I'm starting to feel it ever more so now with my increased roles and responsibilities. It's certainly one of my biggest flaws and while in the face of a customer, I do as all great salesmen are taught to do and apply a brave and confident smile, the minute I'm back in the office and I realise the calamity of what's involved, that feeling of disquietude comes right back.
So what do you guys recommend? How does one best deal with the feelings of anxiety and general nervousness and how can one turn what is considered a negative emotional feeling into a positive?
On the side, my creative juices have me composing music with artists both national and international while I also do a little bit of story-telling. I guess you could call that my therapeutic relief (along with sport of course!) from the trials and tribulations of long hours, running one business while also somewhat running another (and likely taking over when my dad retires).
These two jobs combined have often left me working 10+ hours days (especially lately as work continues to pile up) which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but I sometimes find myself defeated by the pressures of constant upkeep. Running two businesses, things sometimes go forgotten and/or overlooked and I often find myself easily stressed/bothered by the slightest things when this sort of thing tends to happen.
I guess my ultimate question is: what do you guys do to combat stress? I'm on my way to 25 which I know is obviously still very young, but for some reason I find myself piling on all this unecessary pressure and anxiety when I'm faced with something I a) struggle to maintain control of and/or b) forces me out of my comfort zone. And I'm starting to feel it ever more so now with my increased roles and responsibilities. It's certainly one of my biggest flaws and while in the face of a customer, I do as all great salesmen are taught to do and apply a brave and confident smile, the minute I'm back in the office and I realise the calamity of what's involved, that feeling of disquietude comes right back.
So what do you guys recommend? How does one best deal with the feelings of anxiety and general nervousness and how can one turn what is considered a negative emotional feeling into a positive?