How to free yourself from worries and fears as a founder
Original article: 2023-11-23. English translation. Programme details reflect the original publication date.
Introduction
As a founder, you bear responsibility and have more to lose than an employee. This can lead to worries and fears. In this article, I will show you how to free yourself from these negative emotions.
How to turn your worries and fears into energy for your success
Worries and fears are psychological reactions to threats or dangers. They can be triggered by real events or by our thoughts and imaginations.
A study by Daniel Kahneman shows that we absorb fears and worries very quickly and unconsciously. For example, when we see images of people with negative emotions, we take on these emotions ourselves and feel bad.
This means that we are responsible for the emotions we carry within us. If we focus on negative news and information, we will also feel bad.
To free ourselves from worries and fears, we need to focus on positive things. This means we should engage with positive news, information, and thoughts.
Here are some concrete tips on how you can do this:
- Read positive news. There are many news sources that focus on positive events. Find a source you like and read it regularly.
- Surround yourself with positive people. The people we surround ourselves with have a big influence on our mood. Spend time with people who have a positive impact on you.
- Do things you enjoy. When you do something you enjoy, you feel better. Find activities that bring you joy and do them regularly.
If you have real problems, it is important to solve them. This can be difficult, but it is the only way to eliminate the associated worries and fears.
Here are some tips on how to solve problems:
- Define the problem. What is the actual problem? What is the cause?
- Gather information. The more information you have about the problem, the better you can solve it.
- Develop solutions. Consider different ways you could solve the problem.
- Choose a solution. Decide on the solution that seems best to you.
- Implement the solution. Start implementing the solution and see if it works.
Negative The solution: Focus on solutions, not problems
Worries and fears are normal emotions. However, it is important not to let these emotions control your life. If you want to free yourself from worries and fears, focus on positive things and solve real problems.
What you can do
Try out the tips from this article and see how you get on. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to leave me a comment.

