3 Types Of Capacity And How They Effect Your Business Living with Chronic Illness

About this episode

This episode discusses the three types of capacity—emotional, cognitive, and energetic—and their impact on entrepreneurship for those living with chronic illness.

The journey of entrepreneurship can often feel at odds with the realities of living with chronic illness, particularly when it comes to the concept of capacity. In this episode, we tackle the often-misunderstood idea of capacity, shifting the narrative from a relentless push for more to a compassionate understanding of what we can realistically manage. Capacity isn't just about productivity; it's about how much our bodies and minds can handle at any given moment, especially when faced with the unpredictable nature of chronic health issues. We explore the three primary forms of capacity that influence our entrepreneurial experience: emotional, cognitive, and energetic. Emotional capacity is crucial for handling the stress of marketing and visibility, particularly for those of us who may struggle with the expectations of always being “on.” Cognitive capacity reflects our ability to think and make decisions, which can be severely impacted by the demands of content creation and the fast-paced nature of social media. Lastly, energetic capacity speaks to the physical and sensory energy we can muster, which is often the most variable due to chronic health conditions. This episode…

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Host: Nikita Williams

Topics covered

• chronic illness
• entrepreneurship
• capacity
• emotional capacity
• cognitive capacity
• energetic capacity
• business systems

Keywords

• chronic illness
• entrepreneurship
• capacity
• emotional capacity
• cognitive capacity
• energetic capacity
• business systems
• burnout
• mental health

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