Mental Wellness for Solopreneurs
Running a business over 40 is a marathon, not a sprint—and if we’re being honest, sometimes it feels like both at the same time while juggling flaming batons.
In this episode of the Gratitude Geek Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Nekeshia Hammond to explore how mental wellness shapes not just our personal growth, but our ability to thrive as entrepreneurs.
From cultivating resilience to setting boundaries that actually stick, Dr. Hammond shares strategies you can put into practice without adding another impossible item to your to-do list.
Meet Dr. Nekeshia Hammond
Dr. Hammond isn’t just any psychologist—she’s an executive coach, international speaker, and founder of Hammond Psychology & Associates.
She also hosts Mental Health Moment with Dr. Hammond and literally wrote the book on mindset (yes, you can order it here). Her insights have been featured everywhere from NBC and FOX to Essence Magazine and TEDx stages.
With expertise in burnout prevention, leadership development, and all things mental health, she’s the go-to resource for solopreneurs who are tired of pretending self-care is optional.
What You’ll Learn
- How work-life balance actually looks when you run your own business
- Simple ways to recognize your own resilience (yes, even on the messy days)
- Why giving back is good for your brain and your business
- How undiagnosed ADHD can impact focus—and practical ways to manage it
- The real connection between procrastination, perfectionism, and anxiety
- Why mindset training matters just as much as business strategy
- Reflective questions to increase self-awareness and growth
- How to finally treat self-care like survival, not indulgence
Episode Breakdown
- 00:00 Focus on work-life balance and personal growth to prevent burnout and improve health
- 01:22 Acknowledge your resilience in facing challenges
- 10:42 Giving back boosts mental well-being alongside helping others
- 21:44 Undiagnosed ADHD impacts focus for entrepreneurs; manage with strategies like task prioritization
- 28:28 Procrastination stems from depression, perfectionism, anxiety, and ADHD; cope with personalized strategies
- 35:14 Shift to mindset training from parenting books during COVID-19 highlights self-care and mindset growth
- 38:59 Reflective questions enhance self-awareness and foster personal growth
- 43:32 Prioritize self-care for mental and physical health, even if you doubt your worthiness
Connect with Dr. Nekeshia Hammond
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Also Mentioned
- ASSUME THAT I CAN | World Down Syndrome Day 2024
- The Helper’s High – Research Study
- Ryan Nece Foundation
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