University of Central Florida
Staying up all night, working nonstop, eating on the run and skipping meals are often telltale signs of starting a new business. But research shows this constant hustle – which is often glorified as the key to success – can have a negative impact not only on an entrepreneur’s health and well-being but also his or her business.
New research led by UCF assistant professor of management Jeff Gish suggests that engaging in recovery may help entrepreneurs reduce the negative impact of stress.
“Entrepreneurs who work really hard and grind on their business and who most need to recover, don’t take a break,” says Gish, who also has studied how lack of sleep impacted entrepreneurs’ decision-making ability. “That incessant grind, fueled by the autonomy that accompanies self-employment, hinders or hampers them from taking time to recover. This creates a tension between the good and bad associated with entrepreneurial careers, which leads to stran
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Staying up all night, working nonstop, eating on the run and skipping meals are often telltale signs of starting a new business. But research shows this constant hustle - which is often glorified as the key to success - can have a negative impact not only on an entrepreneur s health and well-being but also his or her business.
New research led by UCF assistant professor of management Jeff Gish suggests that engaging in recovery may help entrepreneurs reduce the negative impact of stress.
Owning a business can be dangerous to your health - how the three R s may help
14 Apr, 2021 05:38 AM
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Entrepreneurship specialist Dr Amanda Williamson of Waikato Management School. Photo / Supplied Being your own boss is linked with greater wear and tear on the body s inflammatory, metabolic and cardiovascular systems - and the post-pandemic work mode of always being on isn t helping, suggests New Zealand-led research on entrepreneurial wellbeing.
Led by Dr Amanda Williamson, a lecturer in innovation and strategy at Waikato University s management school, the research suggests that while owning and managing a business can be one of the most rewarding jobs on the planet , it can also be dangerous to health.