Dr. Dawn encourages that the first step should be to commit to prioritizing self-care in your life. It is impossible to run a business and be there for others without being there for yourself first.

As an entrepreneur, it can be very easy to overextend yourself, overbook your schedule and ignore time to rest. It is a priority to make sure you are being honest with yourself and the limitations of simply being human. Don’t ignore your body when it’s telling you that you’re tired.

Never forget that you are not alone in managing your mental health as an entrepreneur. Find you a tribe that supports you and your entrepreneur journey. Surrounding yourself with the wrong people can be draining to your mental health.

You need to create a schedule and stick to it. Don't be afraid to experiment with the way that you approach your daily checklist or tasks. Once you’ve found a routine that works for you, your day will be much less stressful and flow more smoothly.

Using social media as an entrepreneur is unavoidable, especially if you're seeking more recognition for your business. It is easy to compare your journey to someone else and doubt your potential completely.

Publicist and entrepreneur, Ari Kill, utilizes a holistic approach to business exposure that prioritizes wellness and mental health with her firm, The Kill Kollective.

Kill explains, "Some people get lost in comparing their journey and are unable to find a healthy mental state when receiving attention or lack thereof while building a business with social media. It is critical to address and reflect on how your time on social media is impacting how you feel about your identity or image."

Being an entrepreneur comes with a lot of lessons and experiences. It's important not to internalize the mistakes that turn into lessons on the journey. Acknowledge the lessons that are learned to inspire someone else on your path. Never be ashamed to speak about your business experiences or to tell your story.

Find healthy ways to manage your stress through physical and mental exercise. Learn to accept your needs and recognize your triggers.

Sometimes we are harder on ourselves than others in our environment. Be mindful of the little voice inside your head and any negative self-talk habits. It takes time and patience to launch and manage a business, and success rarely happens overnight.

It is important to commit to fueling your body with healthy nutrients and exercise. Taking care of your physical health and regularly visiting a physician will allow you to have more control over the state of your mental health.

Take advantage of your insurance options, online resources and community initiatives. Many direct resources are catered to race, culture and identity to provide the best possible comfort and service. There are so many therapists and resources that are available to serve your mental health issues that fit your lifestyle and values. 

"When you find and recognize balance as an entrepreneur between work and taking a break, you have reached an ideal milestone within mental health and entrepreneurship," states Dr. Dawn. The life of an entrepreneur can be unpredictable and stressful. Self-awareness goes a long way when implementing a plan to address your mental health within your business agenda to better serve your customers, audience and relationships.