Often the key to having massive impact is the ability to keep going when others would have burned out. Below, you’ll find some brilliant entrepreneurs and creatives sharing how they’ve overcome or avoided burnout.

Keith Johnson

Burnout was something that I often times fell prey to in the past. I was someone that believed in always giving 110% with any and everything that I did. While this mentality helped me to develop a very strong work ethic that made me a model employee at any job that I’ve ever worked at, this unbalanced viewpoint on productivity directly led to several crash out episodes brought on by over exhaustion and severe fatigue. It wasn’t until I discovered the idea of rest and shifted my mindset from prioritizing busyness to being intentional about work and making productivity the main goal that I was finally able to nip this issue in the bud. I would admit that this switch was not initially easy to make. Read More>>

Savannah Cook

There was a point where I felt completely burnt out mentally, emotionally, and physically from doing nails and lashes. I was pouring into everyone else and leaving nothing for myself. What helped me overcome it was learning to slow down and set boundaries. I stopped overbooking, took real days off, and started putting my peace first. Now, I work at a pace that protects both my passion and my peace and that’s when I truly started thriving again. Read More>>

Jarron Knight

I avoid burnout by knowing when to rest. Often times a lot of us feel like if we aren’t constantly doing something or actively working on goals, it’s a crime. I set myself with designated time off no matter what I have going on. I implement time for myself so I can have space to appreciate the things I’m stepping away from. Get a chance to touch grass. I had to realize I’m human and this is something that can occur so I plan accordingly and listen to my body. Taking one day at a time to create the full masterpiece instead of the mindset of overwhelming myself with deadlines. Read More>>

Veronica Ruffo

For me, avoiding burnout is challenging and not always my primary goal when I’m working, especially when I am deeply committed to a project or goal. I believe that putting your full energy—mentally, physically, and emotionally—makes burnout more likely. However, I don’t see experiencing burnout as a major problem; rather, I focus on identifying its early signs, typically felt first in the body. Read More>>

Juliana Padilla

Burnout is something I didn’t even realize I was experiencing at first. In the performing arts—especially in musical theatre and dance—burnout is often mistaken for ambition. There’s this unspoken pressure to always be “on,” to push through injuries, to survive on little sleep, to skip meals, to rehearse longer and harder, even if it means ignoring our boundaries and basic needs. Somewhere along the way, that kind of self-neglect gets glamorized. Read More>>

Matt Biggar

When I was a YouTuber I had an overwhelming, exhausting, misaligned business model that kept me stuck, broke and wondering what my purpose was. After three years of grinding out consistent content, teaching coaches and speakers how to make video, I decided to become the version of myself that I needed when I first started a business. I was ready to shed the label of “video guy” and step into more growth as an online business coach with a holistic approach. By connecting deeper with my purpose and centering all of our work on our core strengths my wife and I have been able to build a much more efficient, simple and energizing business we both love building together. Read More>>

 Samvel Arutiunian

“In any profession, no matter how much you love it, burnout is inevitable at some point. That’s why it’s so important to change the scenery from time to time. Personally, when I start feeling burnout, I listen to myself — sometimes I just take a break to rest, other times I go to a professional training or seminar. That always inspires me and gives me new energy to keep going.” Read More>>

Luke Ziegler

Preventing Burnout as a Cover Band Leader: Playing the Long Game

Being the leader of a cover band is a thrilling but demanding role. You are not just managing the music—you are coordinating schedules, booking gigs, handling personalities, marketing the band, and making sure the show goes on night after night. Over time, even the most passionate band leaders can face burnout. But with a long term mindset and some strategic decisions, you can keep the flame alive and steer your band toward sustainable success. Read More>>

Tabi Berkey

Avoiding burnout as a solopreneur is a priority, and a topic often revisited when I lead one of Rainbow UA’s Business Group’s open networking events, and when I meet up individually with local business owners. One thing that I know many small business owners struggle with is social media – what to post, how often to post, and how to keep on top of any kind of posting schedule. I’ve discovered a few tips for a consistent social media presence since 2022 that work for me, and I encourage others to try different things to see what works for them, and explore ways for continuing your marketing education long-term. Read More>>

Judy Ta

Burnout often happens when we’re running on autopilot or doing things just because we feel like we “should.” That pressure to constantly be productive, especially when it’s not aligned with what actually matters to you, is a fast track to feeling drained.

One thing that helps me and my clients is giving yourself permission to rest and realizing not everything needs to happen immediately. I had a client once who was constantly overwhelmed because her to-do list never ended. When we broke it down, she realized most of those tasks were based on assumptions — Read More>>