From Exhausted to Energized: Overcoming and Avoiding Burnout

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.

Jenna Michele

I think this is a very great question and topic that definitely needs to be spoken about more. When you feel burnt out when it comes to art its your body just needing a break and instead of trying to force yourself… just rest! If it takes a a day, a week, or even 6 months.. just reset. Read More>>

Kendra Hall

I overcame burnout by facing the truth that grinding without strategy destroys creativity and health. I used to push without rest. That pace damaged my focus. I shifted. Now I schedule silence, workouts, prayer, and planning. I protect my time. I work in clear blocks and delegate with purpose. I invest in rest because rest fuels performance. Read More>>

J.K. Lynch

I overcame burnout by choosing me. I love helping people and I am a person who is about results. The right and the wrong people have seen that through the years. Read More>>

NysJah Motive

Honestly, burnout is something every creative faces — especially when you’re building across multiple worlds like music, visuals, and storytelling. For me, it’s all about balance and alignment. I’ve learned that stepping back isn’t the same as stopping. When I feel the energy dipping, I take a pause to reconnect with why I started. Read More>>

Lindsay Herkert

Like a lot of photographers, I started out saying yes to everything. Every inquiry felt like a small victory — a sign that my business was growing. I told myself, this is how you make it work. But after a while, I realized I was running on empty. Read More>>

Ivory Howard

Stop glorifying the hustle. Hustling is not a guarantee of success but rest is essential to success. Read More>>

Sarah Meinert

As someone who wears many hats – founder, practitioner, coach, and lifelong mover -I’ve learned that burnout doesn’t just show up overnight; it creeps in when we forget to recharge the human battery. My secret? Structure with flexibility. I keep a steady routine that allows me to step away from client sessions and administrative work to refill my own cup. Read More>>

Ainee Hamza

For me, burnout tends to show up as a loss of motivation, low energy, and a constant feeling of anxiety or stress and sometimes that pressure comes out as frustration or anger. Over time, I’ve learned to notice those signs early and take them seriously. What really helps me is creating a sense of balance between my work and personal life. Read More>>

 

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