Startup Burnout Is Real and So Is the Need for Rest
- Aug 5
- 1 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
As HR professionals, we spend a lot of time talking about employee well-being, burnout, and creating healthier workplaces. But here's a question we don't ask nearly enough:
Who is taking care of the business owner?
Entrepreneurs and leaders often carry the weight of every decision, every deadline, and every challenge. Somewhere along the way, many begin to believe that constant hustle is simply part of the job. Long hours become a badge of honor, and the "startup burnout" starts to creep in and feel like the price of success.
The truth is it doesn't have to be that way.
Our own Deanna Arnold recently shared a thoughtful article through her second business, Alonespace, about breaking free from hustle culture and learning that suffering is not a business strategy. It's an honest reflection on entrepreneurship, mental wellness, and why protecting your focus is one of the smartest investments a leader can make.
Whether you're leading a team of five or five hundred, taking care of yourself isn't selfish—it's part of taking care of your business.
If you've ever felt like you're constantly running without slowing down, we encourage you to read her article:
The Startup Lie Why Suffering Is Not a Business Strategy
Because healthy leaders build healthier workplaces.
