Sean Burke

Founder - your mental wellbeing tool to develop self-awareness by tuning into your energy levels and emotions.
Co-founder @frontfundr

[Sean Burke @Sean_M_Burke]

@MarcMillerVM I see you’re heading to Snuneymuxw or other local nations on Vancouver Island today?

[Sean Burke @Sean_M_Burke]

@SanukFootwear love the sandals, only had them for a short while now and the toe piece came out. How can I get ahold of someone to help me fix the issue or get a new pair?

[Sean Burke @Sean_M_Burke]

Here is a video shared with us from someone who lives with #depression and how https://t.co/F8dQ11HzRa has helped them. Come try it out!

#StartupChats
@Startup_Canada

[Sean Burke @Sean_M_Burke]

@philestena24 Definitely. Acceptance. Support. Healing.🙌

[Sean Burke @Sean_M_Burke]

Great job for identifying that you’re struggling.



Now let’s get you the specific support that you need. 
There is hope. There is a better tomorrow.
What’s one small step we can take today?



“This too shall pass.” Even if we really feel like it won't. #StartupChats

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Q8 If someone is struggling with their mental health, what is your advice to them? Let’s finish this chat off with some feel-good words and support. #StartupChats

[Sean Burke @Sean_M_Burke]

@CrystalMarieInc Right. That's what kids are for ...

[Sean Burke @Sean_M_Burke]

Truth. Anyone else out here with me? 

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Understanding sleep cycles has helped me to improve this.

Creating an 'in bed by' time window has really helped. 
And making this also non-negotiable. 
#StartupChats

[Startup Canada @Startup_Canada]

Q7 Earlier this year we hosted an event about sleep deprivation and its impact on our health. Is sleep something you struggle with? #StartupChats

[Sean Burke @Sean_M_Burke]

At first no and it resulted in a panic attack.
Now, yes.

Drive and motivation can be so good for you but also cause you to do unhealthy things. 



CheckingIn with yourself regularly can help you see the patterns and help you do something before #burnout #StartupChats

[Startup Canada @Startup_Canada]

Q6 Do you feel like you know how to spot burnout now? #StartupChats

[Sean Burke @Sean_M_Burke]

@CrystalMarieInc Yikes! Glad you are back on track.

[Sean Burke @Sean_M_Burke]

Yes. Terrible. Don't recommend it.

In the end, I realized that by prioritizing my wellbeing I was actually prioritizing my company.

There are signs before burn out, you just need to look out for them and be preventative before burnout! #StartupChats

[Startup Canada @Startup_Canada]

Q5. Have you ever been burnt out? What did it feel like? #StartupChats

[Sean Burke @Sean_M_Burke]

Make 'you time' non negotiable.

Schedule it in your calendar and don't compromise on it.

When you look back in 20 years, you won't regret taking those 30 minutes to be with friends, family or take that self care moment.

Don't try reaching me from 5:00-7:30pm #StartupChats

[Startup Canada @Startup_Canada]

Q4 Boundaries. How do you ensure you have them in your life to keep work, and personal life separate? Or is this extra hard as an entrepreneur? #StartupChats

[Sean Burke @Sean_M_Burke]

@KristineCarey @Startup_Canada @zen_habits Awesome @KristineCarey !!

[Sean Burke @Sean_M_Burke]

SLEEP! Can't express the importance of this. We wear our lack of sleep as a badge of honour and it's time we stop doing this ... #StartupChats

Our most frequent check in word is, Tired!

Let's change the narrative and be more productive.

[Startup Canada @Startup_Canada]

Q3 What are some things you already do that you know are good for your mental health? #StartupChats

[Startup Canada @Startup_Canada]

Resource check! ✔️ Take a look #StartupChats!

[Sean Burke @Sean_M_Burke]

@Startup_Canada Start simple. Provide yourself with clarity! 
Each day I check in and follow up with some form of mindfulness exercise. Sort of biased here as we our tool https://t.co/F8dQ11HzRa has these tools! #StartupChats

[Sean Burke @Sean_M_Burke]

@Startup_Canada It's the #1 reason we don't keep up momentum with new habits.

Asking ourself what is one small step we can take each day is what we have found to be key to building a simple practice of mental well-being! #StartupChats

[Sean Burke @Sean_M_Burke]

@Startup_Canada Start with this check in, it will bring awareness to how you are doing, then you have the power to choose what or how you want to respond to that feeling.

[Sean Burke @Sean_M_Burke]

@Startup_Canada 9 Optimistic. 
As entrepreneurs, we always have a sea of emotions and a mountain of a to do list that seems to grow. 

I like to reframe this question by asking people to check in. What’s your number (how much energy do you have)? 
What’s your word (how are you feeling)?

[Sean Burke @Sean_M_Burke]

@Startup_Canada @THINK_Lyndon Excited to be here for #startupchats!