Written by Beth Lauren, Founder, Well-Tech World Summit
Beth Lauren is the Founder and CEO of the Well-Tech World Summit, a conference for wellness tech, femtech and health tech professionals. She is the author of the memoir, Reeling: Misadventures in Moviemaking, Money and Love.
Wellness tech founders are driven by a passion for helping others achieve optimal health and well-being. Unfortunately, while focusing on building and scaling their own companies, they can often neglect their own wellness. Here are ten reasons why wellness tech founders should prioritize their own well-being.
1. Authenticity and credibility in wellness
As a leader in the wellness industry, practicing what you preach is crucial. Prioritizing your own well-being enhances your authenticity and credibility, showing that you genuinely believe in and live by the principles you advocate.
2. Enhanced creativity and innovation
Taking care of your mental and physical health can boost creativity. Regular self-care and wellness practices help clear your mind, enabling you to think more innovatively, which ultimately leads to innovative ideas for your business.
3. Sustained energy and productivity
Wellness routines such as daily movement, strength training, proper hydration, meditation, getting enough essential nutrients, and adequate sleep directly impact energy levels. By maintaining your own well-being, you ensure that you have the stamina to handle the demanding nature of startup life.
4. Better decision-making
When you’re well-rested and mentally sharp, you’re in a better position to make sound decisions. Good health and well-being reduce stress and anxiety, which can often cloud judgment, allowing you to make more rational and effective business decisions.
5. Resilience to stress
Building a business, especially as a solopreneur, is inherently stressful. By focusing on your own wellness, you build resilience, making it easier to manage stress and recover from setbacks, which is critical in the volatile business environment.
6. Modeling positive behavior
As a founder, your team looks up to you. By prioritizing your well-being, you set a positive example for your employees, encouraging a culture of wellness within your company, which can lead to increased morale and productivity.
7. Preventing burnout
The intense demands of running a business can lead to burnout if self-care is neglected. Prioritizing wellness helps prevent burnout, ensuring you can sustain your passion and energy for the long haul.
8. Improved relationships
Good well-being enhances emotional intelligence, which is vital for maintaining strong relationships with co-founders, employees, investors, and customers. Healthy communication and empathy are essential leadership skills.
9. Long-term success
A focus on personal wellness isn’t just about short-term gains; it’s about sustaining success over the long term. By taking care of your health, you ensure that you’re in it for the long haul and able to navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and every aspect of your life.
10. Alignment with mission
As a wellness tech founder, your mission likely revolves around improving others’ lives. Focusing on your own well-being ensures alignment with your mission, making your work more meaningful and fulfilling as you embody the change you wish to see in the world.
By prioritizing your own well-being, you not only enhance your personal quality of life but also ensure the success and sustainability of your venture.
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Beth Lauren, Founder, Well-Tech World Summit
Beth Lauren’s interest in the intersection of wellness and technology was piqued when the COVID lockdown altered the course of the in-person Ayurvedic nutritional counseling and meal planning business she had just begun. Over 1900 people shared her interest when they virtually attended the first Well-Tech World Summit in 2023. This year, Well-Tech will be live in London in November with a membership platform and podcast also in the works. Beth’s mission is to ensure that wellness practitioners and brands have the tools they need to successfully grow their businesses while taking care of their own mental and physical health.
