#23 - Dr. Nick Wignall: Mental Health Habits for Entrepreneurs

In this conversation, psychologists Dr. Corey Wilks and Dr. Nick Wignall discuss essential mental health habits tailored for entrepreneurs. They explore strategies to manage overwhelm, anxiety, and burnout, emphasizing the importance of sleep and relaxation. The dialogue also covers building assertiveness and confidence through incremental steps, as well as the distinction between pursuing fleeting pleasures and long-term fulfillment. The conversation is rich with practical tips and insights aimed at fostering emotional well-being in the entrepreneurial journey.—SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: Subscribe to the Creator Alchemy Newsletter for exclusive content and unlock the Psychology of Success Masterclass for free.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/—JOIN THE COMMUNITY:The Creator Alchemy Lab is a community for ambitious creators taking bold action to transform their businesses, their lives, and themselves.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/lab now to join.—NEWSLETTER: Subscribe to the Creator Alchemy Newsletter for exclusive content and unlock the Psychology of Success Masterclass for free.Go to https://www.creatoralchemy.com/EPISODE LINKS:Nick’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFriendlyMindNick’s newsletter: https://nickwignall.com/newsletter/Nick’s 13 Spike Points of View on Emotional Health article: https://nickwignall.com/13-spiky-points-of-view-on-emotional-health/Anne-Laure Le Cunff’s Liminal Creativity article: https://nesslabs.com/liminal-creativity—TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro02:33 How to overcome overwhelm and close open loops07:52 How to take back control of chronic worry and anxiety16:53 How to overcome self-limiting beliefs24:25 How to overcome insomnia and improve sleep40:20 How to manage burnout47:00 How to build confidence and overcome insecurity59:36 How to jump off the Hedonic Treadmill and do fulfilling work01:04:30 Final Thoughts and Recommended Resources—SOCIAL LINKS:Website: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coreywilkspsydSubstack: https://substack.com/@coreywilkspsyd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreywilkspsyd/Twitter: https://x.com/CoreyWilksPsyDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreywilkspsyd/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/coreywilkspsyd.bsky.socialDisclaimers: The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Nothing here constitutes personal or professional consultation, treatment, diagnosis, or creates a professional-client relationship.