How to Handle Stress, Self-Blame, and Burnout While Building a Startup

Описание: Entrepreneurship can be mentally brutal. In this episode, I talk with Thomas Ousterhout about the emotional side of building a company:

How to handle self-criticism,
Manage stress, and
Process uncomfortable emotions instead of suppressing them.

We discuss practical tools like journaling and box breathing, and how small mindset shifts can prevent burnout and help make better decisions.

If you’ve ever felt pressure, doubt, or exhaustion as a founder, this one’s for you.

#FounderMentalHealth #entrepreneurmindset #StartupLife #MentalHealthAwareness #stressmanagement

Join our SaaS founders’ community for $5/month and get step-by-step courses, proven strategies, and peer support: https://masterfulhub.com/

Connect with Us:
Host:   / wilhelmlaubach  
Guest:   / thomas-ousterhout  

Chapters for Easy Navigation:
00:00 The Mental Health for Founders (Intro)
03:24 Key Takeaways on Mindset and Burnout Prevention
06:04 Mental Health and Why It Matters
09:18 Early Signs of Stress and Burnout
12:47 How Stress Affects Decision-Making
16:00 Common Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms
19:10 Mental Health Tools and Daily Practices
22:25 The Power of Community and Talking Openly
25:34 Using Technology to Support Mental Wellbeing
28:38 Emotional Awareness
31:37 Physical Exercise as a Healthy Coping Strategy
34:28 Facing Anxiety Instead of Escaping It
37:00 Building Better Sleep and Evening Routines
39:20 Practicing Gratitude and Positive Focus
41:00 The Mental Diet - How Information Affects Us
43:25 Confidence, Vulnerability, and Self-Compassion
46:00 Final Reflections - Be Kind to Yourself