Many self-employed Belgians fear approaching burnout, new survey results suggest. More than half of survey respondents report regular or almost constant fatigue and stress.
Researchers from HOWEST, Liantis, and iVOX surveyed six hundred seven entrepreneurs nationwide.
Freelancers commonly experience feelings of overwhelm, with nearly half regularly feeling exhausted. Insomnia, concentration problems, and persistent low moods affect significant portions of respondents frequently.
Almost one in four self-employed individuals report consistent feelings of isolation weekly. Experts suggest interventions to address mounting mental health concerns among Belgian freelance community.