Mental health: CEOs share secrets to work-life balance

Career that requires focus and intense dedication, entrepreneurship is a reality for 19.5% of the Brazilian population (about 42 million people), according to the National Association of Studies in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. Only among micro and small companies, more than 27% of the Brazilian GDP is generated, according to Sebrae. With all this responsibility, entrepreneurs and large executives are subject to issues such as stress and other mental health problems throughout their careers. According to the study of the Endeavor network called “Health and Performance of Entrepreneurial People, such effects reach 7 to Brazil each 1. 

To keep their feet on the ground and seek balance between personal and professional life, CEOs of national brands share strategies applied in everyday life that are fundamental in the preservation of mental health. 

Eleandro da Costa, CEO of Jumper! Professions and Languages
"I book every Friday night to dine out and do some program in couple”
Eleandro Costa's entry into the Jumper network! Professions and Languages, required a lot of dedication and dedication. Before becoming CEO and partner, he started as a franchisee with his wife and the two worked from 8am to 22pm, from Monday to Saturday and sometimes even on Sundays. With the passage of time, he began to feel headaches, dizziness and was diagnosed with high pressure. As soon as he started a treatment, he redoubled the care with physical and mental health, managed to recover and stopped making use of the medicines in just two months.“I took more knowledge about emotional and this was also a determining factor in my business.

Thiago Ferreira Lima, CEO of Seven Clinic
“Body, mind and soul aligned”
For the executive, it is essential to take care of themselves and the family to balance and this reflect on business. “I usually divide my personal care into three pillars: body, mind and soul. My day begins at 5am. Daily I wake up at this time and, at home even, I pedal while consuming business-related content, such as podcasts and videos. Then I start my family routine, waking my children up to take a shower and breakfast all together. When they go out to school, I return to my personal care with bodybuilding and reading news of the day. I often use the end of the morning, while I am alone, to read new projects and work analyzing the company, I take part in the afternoon I take part.

Giordania Tavares, CEO of Rayflex 
“I try to dedicate myself to each task of the day. That is, when I am at work, I am at work and when I am at home I dedicate myself to the things of the house”
Separating work from personal activities is fundamental to ensure a healthy balance and achieve a good quality of life. “As I travel a lot for work, I always take time to enjoy the place, this gives me a good feeling not only of task accomplished from work. In addition, I try to be with my son and husband, doing activities such as staying at the beach, walking, cycling and other activities totally different from my business routine. I like to be with friends, traveling and, to stay with myself, for example, spend a few hours at home caring for plants and from time to time, take a glass of Giordena, listening to a good wine, with music.

Felipe Otoni, CEO of SegSmart
“O main is to set schedules and goals of each” thing” 
Discipline is the watchword for those who want to balance the routine in a healthy way. “In my case, I get up at 05 am, I have coffee, I will study and every day at 07h, training. Then I go back to work and set a time to have a meeting with leaders and partners, always forming new leaders through the sharing of knowledge. The main thing is to value, have time for all things and always define people, increasingly empowered, to be able to absorb the demands. In addition, something that helps me a lot is to be in a network network show that they are ten years ahead at the level of result and quality of life that I learn.

Angelo Max Donaton, CEO and founder of Lavo
“I learned to delegate and have a well-regulated life”
Organized agenda, with defined schedules and tasks delegated to their managers are essential to the routine of the entrepreneur. “The first thing I have in mind is to delegate. That's when I learned I saw that it really is essential. We need to know how to delegate and understand that we are not irreplaceable, that we can trust and make the people around us have attitude and can make decisions. Another important thing is to get to know. For example, I am a person who does not work very well in the morning, so I make meetings and make decisions always from 10h. Also always have time to have everything in the afternoon I can always have a lunchtime to lunchtime to lunch and always take a half-day. 

Cristiano Correa, CEO of Ecoville
“I have two screensavers on my phone: the corporate photo warns me that I am at work, and when I am at home, I use a photograph of the” family”
Microvias with the goal of 12 trips a year with the family, amending the holidays, making the planning before the year begins. “I have a 10-year-old girl and a 6-year-old boy, so when I am at home, the noon time I reserve to receive my daughter who comes from high school. In the afternoon I take my son to school. I am also the one who bathes him and prepares him to sleep. At the weekend, as long as the time allows, we go to the beach, we ride a bike. If the weather does not help, we go to the cinema. And I have, I still have two screen protections in my work, I am still, in my family, I have a photo, I am a photo in my family, I am a family, I know a photo in my family, I am a family, I am a basic photo in my family, I am a photo in my family, I am a photo in my family, I am a photo in a family, I am a family, I am a photo in a family, I am a family, I am a photo in a family.”

Edson Ramuth, CEO of Emagrecentro
“In meals, I turn off my cell phone and take the opportunity to dedicate myself to the personal activities”
Knowing how to identify priorities in work and personal life tasks is essential to maintain good mental health and ensure effective performance. “Therefore, I value a balanced approach that includes dedicating time to family moments, such as trips, trips to the theater and cinema, and dinners with friends. In addition, I organize my schedule to include leisure activities that help reduce stress, such as attending the gym, playing tennis three times a week, maintaining a healthy diet and ensuring at least seven hours of sleep per night. I also make it a point to turn off my cell phone during lunch and dinner to better enjoy moments with the family. These practices not only promote greater well-being but also a higher productivity and a higher level of well-being in my life. 

Renata Barbalho, CEO of Spain Easy“I chose the address of my office near my son's school to be able to reconcile with the class schedules”
To achieve a balance between personal and professional life, the businesswoman opted for an office strategically located near the school of her son.“I leave the car in the parking lot and I walk with him to school, enjoying these moments together. Then I return to work and, at the end of the day, I seek. Before, it was the driver who did this, but I preferred to change to have more quality time with my family. At home, I always dedicate time to be with my son and my husband. I value our family dinner, and on weekends, I believe that we are with friends and family. Every quarter, I also take a secret to travel with my friends and my family.

Rafael Schinoff, CEO of Nursing Standard
“I try to divide the tasks by shifts”
It is important to organize the agenda of personal and professional commitments weekly to maintain focus and prioritize the most important activities. “In the morning I dedicate myself to strategic and operational tasks, such as answering emails, analyzing financial reports, making payments and evaluating new investments to improve the brand's know-how. In the afternoon, focus on meetings, both online and in person, as well as directly assisting the franchise sales team to expand the network and train new franchisees.I also invest in networking, seeking new opportunities and strategic partnerships to strengthen the brand.I have a very close partner who is responsible for the relationship with the network and a qualified team to maintain the operational support and a full operational support to the.

Alexandre Ravani, CEO and founder of ProRir
“taking vacation periods throughout the year helps me rest and maintain my MENTAL HEALTH”
Throughout the year, the entrepreneur takes a vacation of 15 to 20 days to make a longer trip and, once a semester, reserves five days for a mini vacation to rest and maintain mental health. “My day starts early, at 6:30, and ends around 18:30. After that time, I try to do some physical activity such as weight training, aerobics or a walk on the beachfront. This reduces my stress and helps me have the strength to keep myself well throughout the week”, says Ravani. 

Rosane Orth Argenta, CEO of Vaccine Free Health 
“We reconcile work trips with microvacations in the” family”
Organize the time by stages and create a basic planning of the year on the projects that will be carried out, including the main work trips and vacations are the strategies that work for Rosane Orth Argenta, CEO of Free Health Vaccines. “One thing we always did, was to reconcile work trips with microvacations in family, sometimes by coincidence since the work and study trips end up being often in tourist places. Or so we will even get to know new places and explore more cities already well known, as for example Sao Paulo, which always offers many novelties in culture, leisure and”, says Rosane, which is essential, it is only the founding of the network to be also to be the Fabian to be a result to be also to be the Fabian.

Henrique Galvani, CEO of Arara Seed
“The balance begins with the recharge of the social battery, physical exercise and music”
The way to distinguish CNPJ from CPF is challenging. In this way, it is essential to keep the mind focused and the energy renewed.“A music also plays an important role in my life. Toco ukulele (a Hawaiian instrument) in a band with friends called CidadeLuzes, which not only relaxes me, but connects me with my creativity in a light and relaxed way. Every year, I make a point of challenging myself with something new to broaden my personal and professional repertoire. I believe that, by cultivating these areas, I can balance the demands of work with the pleasure of living new” experiences, explains the executive.

Tiago Machado, CEO of Club M Brazil 
“I set my priorities”
It is essential to set goals and priorities. “It is very difficult to maintain a balance in all stages of life for a long period of time. For example, when you are conducting a new project, your time is more dedicated to the professional side to ensure that everything happens with excellence. Already at certain times of the year, it is necessary to reserve a greater time for the family, whether it is on leisure trips or quality moments at home. For me, what really makes the difference is to define the priorities of the moment and the goal that one wishes to achieve in the long term, remembering that if necessary, the route can change, but never the final goal of each goal drawn”, he reveals. 

Rodrigo Balotin, CEO of Bubble Mix
“Personal activities are key to preserving my mental health”
The CEO of Bubble Mix, pioneer network of bubble tea in Brazil, Rodrigo Balotin, bets on personal activities throughout the intense week of work. “It is sacred in my schedule: every Thursday I have lunch with my daughter at her school and two or three times a year I take the little one and my wife to travel. In addition, Monday is board game night with friends and on Wednesdays I play tennis. I also try to maintain a gym routine two or three times a week”, he says. 

Luis Fernando Carvalho, CEO of Homenz
“A every two months I like to take a” trip”
To balance life, he devotes a special time every two months to make a trip. These trips not only provide him with an increase in energy and disposition, but are also essential for his general well-being. “’ During these periods, I enjoy precious moments of mental clarity, which allow me to reflect on the challenges faced in day-to-day work.In addition, the vacation period is critical to align priorities and renew perspectives, which contributes to more effective performance and greater satisfaction both at work and in personal life”, comments Luis Fernando.

Fritz Passion, CEO of CleanNew
“Caring for the mind and body to get the job done is” priority”
The executive's racing life is divided between the company, family and commitments as a digital influencer. To reconcile all commitments, he says it is essential to take care of the body and mind. “Today I have an agenda in which the discipline in taking care of the mind and body to take care of the work is a priority. My day begins at 6 am in the morning, where I will train in the gym and from there I start my professional activities. I have a secretary and personal advisor who helps to take care of what I forget and organize my professional recording agenda, since I emphasize a lot of content for social networks. About business leadership, today I dedicate myself to teach the team to think like me, so they can not take the best decisions, so they can make the moment they are present, they can make the best decisions. 

Felipe Buranello, CEO and founding partner of Maria Brasileira
“I start the day aligning the corporate and do not give up having lunch every day with my wife”
Right at the first time of the day I start with a meeting with my board committee. This is a time that I pass on schedules, main assignments and everything. This helps a lot my professional routine. In my staff, every day lunch with my wife and right after we go to mass, so we stay together during this period we tie this moment with my spiritual life. In addition to this habit, I have some commitments of the week that I do not give up and therapy is one of them. Another important practice is not to answer more messages that are not essential from 20h, in addition to the gym 3 times in the week”, highlights the executive.

Rafael Corte, CEO of JAH 
“The weekends are the days of the family, it is the moment I reserve to create bonds and moments of” quality”  
For Corte, time management goes beyond simply separating the hours of the day between work and personal life. He believes that true balance is in creating moments of quality, both with the family and in their marital relationship. “I have scheduled two trips (major’s during the year. One of them is in family, with my wife, daughter and usually some of the grandparents. This trip is a special moment to create memories and strengthen our family ties.‘ family trip, the executive highlights the importance of keeping alive the connection with his wife in the rush concludes from day to day to day to day.’ Another trip is just me and it matters to be a woman, it is a moment that we are a woman, it is a moment to know that we are a woman.

Marcos Nagano, CEO of 10 Pasteis
“First, it is essential to dedicate myself completely to everything I am doing. At work, this means being 100% focused, without distractions from other activities. And when I am at leisure, I apply the same rule: totally disconnect from work.”
Nagano highlights the importance of establishing clear limits to prevent work from invading moments of rest. “After 20 hours, I do not see more messages, because it will not help me at all. I will not be able to solve anything, and on weekends, much less. There is already routine, we have the teams on duty, and I will also not be able to do anything. So, the main habit I have is to separate the work from my personal time”, explains. Another point that Nagano emphasizes is the ability to leave the work problems where they belong: at work. When I conclude I leave the work, I suggest work, I get out of work, I touch this very well.

Paula Faria, CEO of Your Nail Hour
“The balance between self-care, sharing experiences and living together helps me lead effectively and in line with my” values”
Starting the day at the gym nourishing body and mind, is the moment when she takes the opportunity to listen to content about business, which bring insights and prepare Paula Faria, CEO of Sua Hora Unha for the challenges of the day. The businesswoman reveals another practice that adds a lot: meeting regularly with entrepreneurial women, who share the same purposes and face the same challenges of reconciling professional and personal life. “In my routine, I always prioritize moments of dedication to the family, with quality time. I believe that this balance between self-care, exchange of experiences and coexistence helps me to lead effectively and aligned with my values, he says. 

Eduardo Cordova, CEO of market4u
"To convey balance you need to be in balance and I can achieve this by managing quality time between my family, leisure and WORK”
For Cordova, a CEO plays key roles for the success of a company, being responsible for implementing a strategic vision, strengthening the organizational culture and ensuring sustainable business growth. To perform these functions effectively, personal balance is essential. “For me, maintaining the balance between family, leisure and work is essential. Having quality time with my family, practicing sports and meditation, as well as investing in moments of rest and learning, such as devotional reading, are fundamental to make decisions with clarity and discernment”, says the executive. The entrepreneur also invests in regulated sleep to wake up rested, without harming the decisions that will be taken the next day, carry out to change the environment, to change all the months.

Magno Santana and Dalmo Santana, founding partners of Massa no Copo
“Stating clear boundaries between my personal and professional life is essential to maintaining the” balance, Magno
“Faith in God guides me and gives meaning to my actions, especially in difficult moments”, Dalmo
Magno has always invested in integrative health practices, such as medication, reading, physical activity and balanced nutrition, but it was after facing a mini stroke (CVA), that he decided to resignify his life. “After this episode, I understood that I needed to establish clear boundaries between my personal and professional life to maintain balance. Today, my search is for a good balance between mind, body and spirit, always prioritizing sanity and well-being”, he says Already for his brother, Dalmo, with whom he shares the leadership of the company, life is based on the triad God, family and work, pillars that he considers essential to keep me in the balance.

Leandro Souza, President of Impettus Group 
"Having moments of disconnection on weekends and traveling three times a year are essential to avoid” burnout”
For the entrepreneur, maintaining the balance between work and personal life is fundamental to ensure mental health and well-being. Practicing physical activities such as footvolley and bodybuilding, as well as having moments of total disconnection on weekends, are essential habits to avoid exhaustion and promote quality of life. “I always reserve time for me on weekends and make a point of taking three 10-day vacations a year. This balance is essential to keep the mind healthy and productivity at high”, says Souza.

Camila Migliorini, CEO of Mr. Fit
“Two of my essential practices are daily meditation and physical exercise, plus quality time with my family to recharge the” energies”
Camila highlights that every day, she reserves a few minutes in the morning to meditate and calm the mind before starting the activities. “Isso not only helps me to maintain focus and mental clarity, but also prepares me to deal with stress in a more balanced way”. The businesswoman also emphasizes the importance of family time. “Even with a busy schedule, I make it a point to reserve moments to be with my family, whether in a simple dinner at home or in another special occasion. These moments are essential to recharge energies and strengthen our affective bonds”, another pillar in Camila's life believes to be a regular exercise practice of physical activity.

Guilherme Mauri, CEO of Minha Quitandinha“Today, I organize everything in my schedule: from lunch times to gym and travel. I put the same weight on these” appointments”
For Guilherme, the balance between personal and professional life is a fundamental pillar in the routine. ”Imoved from Sao Paulo to Santa Catarina precisely to achieve an environment that would allow me to live this balance fully. Today, I organize everything in my schedule from lunch times to the gym and travel, whether on the agenda, on the laptop and on the mobile phone.I put the same weight on these commitments and this helps me to maintain discipline, so that I take care of health and take better advantage of personal moments, without leaving aside work.I even think that having this balance makes you much more productive and creative at work, so I think of it as an investment also for my company, but also executive with my life.

Andre Oliveira, CEO of CredFacil
“Organized schedule, physical activities and quality time with family, significantly contributes to personal and professional BALANCE”
The entrepreneur adopts a series of effective habits to ensure a healthy balance between his professional and personal life as a well-defined agenda, physical activities, time with family and fishing.“Iostumo reserve specific times for work meetings and family activities, ensuring that both areas receive the necessary attention. I value quality time with my family, I dedicate myself to be present in the lives of my children and actively participate in important moments”, for the entrepreneur, the practice of physical and mental health, and also relieve stress, providing a better performance at work. Already fishing is a hobby in which finds pleasure, as it offers a deep relaxation and disconnection opportunity. 

Thariel Butter, CEO of Prohouse Mattresses
“If you eat well, sleep eight hours, play sports and quality time with your family help you find the” balance”
For the entrepreneur, balance is found with a light diet and a good night's sleep of eight hours.“I enjoy playing sports at least four times a week and very early.In addition, I prioritize free time and quality with my family”, he says. 

Luis Schiavo, CEO and founder of Naval Fertilizers
“The most precious currency in the world is the quality time we spend with those we love”
The biggest advantage of being a business owner is having the freedom to choose your schedules and vacation periods. “I believe that at the beginning of a business, the entrepreneur must work many hours a day, but with time, the mini or microvacations should be present in the calendar. My 14-year-old son loves football, so I made a surprise and gave him a gift to watch the final of the Copa America, even without knowing who would be in the end. We stayed 10 days in the United States, between Disney and Cup, and it was very gratifying to see his precious happiness. In the week of 20/09 is my wife's birthday and she loves the beach I think nothing to have the business.

Lucas Andre, CEO of Fast Tennis
“TRUE balance comes when we are happy in both” environments”
Maintaining balance in all areas of life can be the key to the happiness of the individual. The executive believes that the human being is integrated and the ideal is to maintain this stability to achieve his goals. “I believe in an integrated human being, where there is no separation between personal and professional life. For me, true balance comes when we are happy in both environments, as this allows us to give our best as individuals. There is no magic formula for this; each person must find their own point of happiness and balance between work and personal life. The greatest care here is to maintain this balance, adjusting as necessary so that we can thrive in all areas of LIFE”, he states.

Rodrigo Bourscheidt, CEO and founder of Energy+
“As I travel frequently to work, I try to spend quality time with my children. They help me to replenish the” energies”
Bourscheidt has three children, boys, 14, 13 and 6 years. To find the balance between personal and professional life, he already needs to travel to work often, he reserves time to stay with them, do activities together, especially on weekends. “They help me to replenish my energies. For me it is very important to follow their growth and development, so they are my priority. And work is the means by which I can give good conditions so that they have a promising future. As for me, every day I do walks and take a vacation at least two weeks a year”, says Rodrigo.