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.
Natasha Bouw
Definitely getting to interact with our customers in person not just on the phone! Read more>>
Leia Owen
Overcoming or avoiding burnout has been a multifaceted journey for me, especially with a plate as full as mine, filled with maintaining a social life and balancing my community involvement along with my professional responsibilities. Read more>>
Lorrie Bertrand
Before the pandemic, I had a hectic lifestyle and I overlooked the warning signs of burnout. My days were filled with work, and meticulous planning – even down to creating booklets for my wedding party. Spreadsheets were my go-to’s for all my academic and professional pursuits, and calendars and to-do lists ruled my existence. Read more>>
Caitlin Arce
I first came to my healing arts practice because of burnout. I was working as a trauma-focused psychotherapist and between the intensity of my client’s trauma stories, and working in the overly bureaucratic mental health system, I was fried. I decided to take a training that was a little outside my realm to inspire more creativity in my psychotherapy practice. Read more>>
Tiera Deniell
When I started my music career I hit the ground running. I was a college student and in a lot of organizations but I did not let that stop me. I started doing shows, interviews, and shoots throughout the week alongside my school activities and was always on the move. Read more>>
MaryEllen Reider
I have this quote that runs through my head: “Whatever the problem, be part of the solution. Don’t just sit around raising questions and pointing out obstacles” — Tina Fey As the founder of Yarlap, I feel that a huge part of my identity is being part of the solution for pelvic floor health. You read statistics about women’s incontinence and think “why is this NOT talked about everywhere? Read more>>
Love Clark
You’re in the thick of it, aren’t you? Balancing passion with reality can be a whirlwind. It’s like diving into a flurry of weddings post-COVID—love in the air, couples brimming with excitement, and me, caught up in the whirlwind of it all. It was exhilarating, no doubt. Read more>>
Alexzandra Strickland
To overcome or avoid burnout, I’ve become skilled at creating calm in my life through authentic, intentional self-care on a routine basis. It’s truly a practice that I’ve had to experiment with, commit to, and revamp. Now, I can say it’s my life’s work. Read more>>
Jojo Trumbly
There’s no foolproof way to completely overcome burnout. It’s a constant challenge that every entrepreneur must face. I like to liken it to a NASCAR race. If the cars never stop in the pit for maintenance – changing tires, refueling, and so on – they would inevitably burn out. Read more>>
Akiva Meola
As a Bladesmith with around 10 years experience, working for myself under my own company for over 2 years now, burnout is no stranger to me, and certainly hasn’t happened only once in my life. Read more>>
Mickey King
I don’t. I’m always burned out, and some of my best ideas come from when my mind is totally fried and unable to think logically or rationally. They start to come from almost nowhere; when you get into a dream-like state and the lizard brain takes over. Read more>>
Bonnie Bailey
Fifteen years ago, I had hit bottom. My seventeen-year marriage was in the toilet, my job was a hot toxic mess, and I was exhausted and burnt to the core. Read more>>
