 Don't devalue yourself. Being an eBay seller can be a demanding and stressful job. You have to deal with customers, shipping, product sourcing all while trying to grow your business. It's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of it all and you forget to take care of yourself. However, not taking care of yourself and your mental health and relationships can have a number of negative impacts on your business growth. There are a few of the most common ones. Decreased productivity. When you're feeling stressed or overwhelmed it's difficult to focus and be productive. This can lead to decrease in sales and slow down in business growth. Poor decision making. When you're not taking care of yourself you're more likely to make poor decisions. This could lead to financial losses, customer dissatisfaction and other problems that can damage your business. Increased conflict. Stress can make you more irritable and less likely to be patient with others. This can lead to increased conflict with your customers, suppliers and even your loved ones. Burnout. If you're constantly working and not taking care of yourself you're more likely to experience burnout. Burnout is a state of emotional and physical and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged or excessive stress. It can lead to a number of problems including decreased productivity, health problems and relationship problems. If you're an eBay seller who's struggling to take care of your mental health and relationships here's a few tips. Set boundaries. It's important to set boundaries between you and your work life and your personal life. This means not checking work emails or messages outside of work hours or taking time for yourself each day to relax and recharge. Delegate tasks. If you have the ability to delegate tasks do it. This will free up your time so that you can focus on the most important aspects of your business and take care of yourself. Take breaks. It's important to take breaks throughout the day even if it's just for a few minutes. Get up, move around or step outside for some fresh air. Taking breaks will help you stay focused and productive when you're working. Seeking professional help. If you're struggling to cope with stress and anxiety it may be helpful to seek professional help from a therapist or a counsellor. They can teach you coping mechanisms and help you develop a plan to improve your mental health. Remember, your mental health and relationships are just as important as your business. By taking care of yourself you'll be able to be more productive and successful in all areas of your life. Don't devalue yourself. In addition to these points here are some other downfalls and troubles that eBay sellers can experience if they don't take care of their mental health and relationships. Increased risk of fraud and scams. When you're not taking care of yourself you're more likely to make poor decisions. This can lead to you falling victim to fraud and scams which can cost you money and damage your business reputation. Difficult making decisions when you're stressed and overwhelmed it can be difficult to make clear and sound decisions. This could lead to you making mistakes that could hurt your business. Decreased creativity. Creativity is essential for eBay sellers who want to stand out from the competition. However, when you're not taking care of yourself it can be difficult to be creative. This could lead to your business becoming stagnant or losing customers. Difficulty handling customer complaints. Dealing with customer complaints is part of being an eBay seller. However, when you're not taking care of yourself it can be difficult to handle customer complaints in a professional and courteous manner. This could lead to negative feedback and lost sales. Damage to your relationships with loved ones. Being an eBay seller can be time consuming job. If you're not careful it can take over your life and lead to neglecting your loved ones. This can damage your relationships and cause stress and conflict. Here are a few tips on how to take care of your mental health and relationships. Make time for yourself. It's important to schedule time for yourself each day and relax and recharge. This can involve reading a book, taking a walk or just spending time with loved ones. Set boundaries. It's important to set boundaries between work life and your personal life. This means not checking your work emails and messages outside work hours and taking time for yourself each day to relax and recharge. Delegate tasks. If you have the ability to delegate tasks, do it. This will free up your time so that you can focus on the most important aspects of your business and take care of yourself. Asking for help. If you're struggling to cope with stress and anxiety it may be helpful to seek professional help from a therapist or a counsellor. They can teach you coping mechanisms and help you develop a plan to improve your mental health. So in conclusion taking care of your mental health and relationships is essential for success as an email seller. By following these tips you can improve your overall well-being and grow your business. Take care. Keep it real. See you in the next video.