Entrepreneurship Isolation is a real thing. Our businesses ebb and flow…and with that…so does our mindset and emotions. And because so much of our businesses live online, at networking events, on zoom calls, etc, we tend to create a little bubble for ourselves. And on top of all of that…we are moms. So if we aren’t working on our business, we’re being mom and wife and all of the other things.
So yes, feeling lonely is totally normal.
But I think it’s important to recognize the triggers that propel our loneliness. This feeling doesn’t have to overwhelm us. There is an answer, mama.
What Causes Entrepreneurship Isolation?
Comparison
We all know that comparison sucks the joy from us. It’s toxic. And we know that we shouldn’t do it. But sometimes scrolling Instagram and seeing others’ success can frustrate us and make us feel like we aren’t getting “there” fast enough.
Hustle Culture
You’ll always hear me talk about hustle culture. I DESPISE it. It doesn’t belong here. The idea that we have to ignore other areas of our life because we are “hustling, girl!” makes me cringe.
I suggest if you’re following anyone who promotes it has a healthy way to build your business, you unfollow them quickly. You will burn out, get tired, and start hating the business that you started because your life doesn’t look the way you imagined it would.
Information Overload
As we get started on our businesses, oftentimes, we start alone. We don’t have a team to help support us or mentors to guide us. As a result, we have to research all of the things ourselves. We are taking courses, attending webinars, watching YouTube videos, reading blogs…all the things.
It gets overwhelming and can start to interfere with actually taking steps forward in our business. And It starts to feel lonely here in this mindset.
Lack of Community
It seems obvious, right? We are lonely without community. But I think we forget, as moms and business owners, that community may look different in our personal lives and our entrepreneurial lives.
Sometimes your mom friends don’t understand your business goals and dreams. And maybe your networking groups don’t understand that being a mom comes first.
It’s hard to find a balance, and this space can start to feel isolating.
How to Overcome It?
I had 99 problems, and having a community of amazing and motivated business mamas solved 98 of them. 😉
But really, it’s the truth. I just mentioned that a lack of community is a big part of entrepreneurship isolation. But having the right community can also solve so many of the other problems!
In a network of women, you’re going to find women who are in the same stages as you and some that are in different stages. You will learn from those who are in front of you and be an encouragement to those who are behind. You will be encouraged and reminded that everyone has their own journey…and the comparison game has no place in that space.
In a network of women, you will find referral partners. This is the true path to a joy-filled and hustle-free business journey. Your leads will come from the referral-based business that you create because of the connections that you make in your community.
In a network of women, you will learn from your peers. Sure, you may have to google something to figure it out, but you also have a community of amazing leaders and brilliant minds to be in company with. You WILL begin to grow your team because of the partnerships and collaborations you’ve cultivated to grow your business.
In a network of women, you will find friendships. You will find mamas who get it. It’s amazing what a community can do for you and your business.
Find Your People
So sister…find your people because this journey doesn’t have to be a lonely one. In The MOMpire Network, WE HAVE THIS COMMUNITY. Our big mama hearts are in there waiting to welcome new badass women like you. 😉