Between Hustle Culture, Work-From-Home, and other trends and changes in the work and business culture, we’ve seen a large rise in burnout within the community and so we’ve become very interested in hosting conversations around how folks can avoid or overcome burnout.
Sara Bish” Bishop”
When I made the jump to full time entrepreneur my business was thriving, but I was failing – physically, mentally, emotionally, all of the above. I had just left a 10 year abusive relationship and marriage. And 3 months after that I left my full time job to pursue full time self employment. Read more>>
Lucy Cui
As a concept artist juggling a 9-5 freelance gigs in indie games, TV shows, comics and amusement parks, alongside teaching art from 6-9, my schedule is quite packed. Add weekend mentorships with homework, and it’s easy to see how burnout could creep in. Read more>>
Saad Kassis Mohamed
For me, it’s been a journey of self-discovery and learning to prioritize my well-being amidst the demands of work and life. Here are a few key strategies that have helped me: Learning to say no when necessary and carving out dedicated time for relaxation and personal activities has been crucial. Establishing clear boundaries between work and personal life allows me to recharge and maintain balance. Read more>>
Jamin Sylvada
I have been working in Hospitals, Birth Centers and Home Births for 30 years! The question that comes up a lot is how do I still have so much energy! First from the moment that I started studying midwifery and then becoming a midwife my heart expanded and I knew that this profession was my calling. I love what I do! Read more>>
Haeleigh Royall & Indeana Underhill
At CFA, balance as a prevention of burnout is a constant focus for us. We recognize the importance of supporting each other through our heavy schedules and lengthy to-do lists. As co-founders and business partners, we not only value our professional relationships but also our friendship. Open communication is key to our approach. Read more>>
Kenya Crawford
As a therapist, I support clients navigating Burnout consistently, but as a person, I have to remember to make space for myself when preventing burnout. Managing the multiple roles of being a therapist, entrepreneur, coach, and racial equity consultant, sounds like an easy recipe for burnout. Over the years, I have learned the importance of setting boundaries, building community, and nourishing relationships beyond my work. Read more>>
Crystal Torres
Burnout is scary for sure! When you love what you do you never think about one day becoming burnt out, because how could you when you wake up every day excited to go to “work”? Unfortunately, it’s real though and happens to the best of us. Right now I am a hairstylist but it hasn’t always been what I’ve done as a professional. Read more>>
Cassy Laessig
Haha, burnout has been a constant companion on my journey! There have been times when I’ve become so absorbed in a project that it consumes my thoughts until my brain feels fried and I can’t focus anymore. But over time, I’ve learned to give myself a break and be more patient with myself. Read more>>
Marie Castiglione
I worked in the corporate world for about 10 years as an art director in fashion and advertising in New York City. To say I was burnt out, was an understatement. Emails after emails, meetings after meetings, campaign launches after campaign launches- everything felt the same and I couldn’t get excited about anything anymore. I knew there had to be a better way to live and be creative without this feeling off being on “E.” Read more>>
Kelsey Jo Evans
Burnout is that sneaky feeling that starts to chip away at the soul of your work. I didn’t even realize I was experiencing it as it was occurring. But before I knew it, it began showing up in the most subtle of ways to eventually the most dramatic or obvious. From simple annoyances to what eventually becomes over all exhaustion. Read more>>
Phoebe Palmer
I think you have to experience burn out to realise when you’re taking on too much. People can deal with different amounts of work differently and so I think it is definitely up to you to learn when is too much. I think it’s totally normal to experience burn out as a new business owner because you never want to say no, you want to take on as many clients as possible and you want your business to be thriving however you THEN learn that that is not the way to go. Read more>>
Tina Somphone
This is a tough one. I struggled with burnout a couple of times in the past few years. The thing about burnout is that it creeps up on you slowly, until it becomes an unbearable weight on your body and you just… collapse. I would say that recovering from a burnout can take an extremely long time because you’re just exhausted and unsure of how to address the many things that may have built up to the burnout. Read more>>
