The music industry needs to redefine the meaning of success as part of an overdue effort to protect the mental health of creators, says Record Union CEO Johan Svanberg. A new survey of independent musicians showed that 73% struggled with stress, anxiety and/or depression in relation to their career. Among…
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73% Of Independent Musicians Suffer From Stress, Anxiety And Depression
73% of independent musicians have experienced negative emotions such as stress, anxiety and/or depression in relation to their career, says a new study which surveyed 1500 indie artists. Among those 18-25 the number rose to 80%. A full 33% have also experienced panic attacks. Fear of failure, financial instability, loneliness…
The Serious Problem No Entrepreneurs Want to Talk About
The startup world needs to begin a real conversation surrounding the dangers of unchecked stress — now.
High-Stress Companies Need to Invest in Employee Mental Health
Some employees under “serious level of stress and anxiety” that could lead to suicide.
Don’t Let Entrepreneurship Push You Over The Edge
The stresses and challenges of startup culture can burn you out and bend your frame of reference. Get ahead of the curve by making mental health a top priority and putting strategies in place.
From ‘Ow’ to ‘Meow’: A Young Catpreneur Discovers Her Own Meaning of Success
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Michael Phelps and Other Leaders Share Their Own Mental Health ‘Red Flags’ — and Strategies for Moving Forward (Video)
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Young Entrepreneurs Find a Powerful Advantage by Encouraging Human Connection
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Michael Phelps and Other Leaders on Finding Happiness: Stop Tying Your Self-Worth to Your Career Success (Video)
‘Being able to look at yourself and like who you see in the mirror — for so long, I never did,’ Phelps said. ‘I looked at myself as a swimmer, and that was it.’
Why Your Mental Health Is the Key to Your Success in Business
The entrepreneurial mind is not all positive maxims and highly motivational aphorisms.