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.
Kane Sarhan
I overcome burnout by focusing on a holistic approach to wellness, integrating physical health, nutrition, emotional well-being, stress management, and nurturing relationships. This conscious, ongoing process has significantly enhanced my overall quality of life, helping me achieve a harmonious state of well-being. Read more>>
Rachel Anzalone
Burnout happens when we expend more energy than we have to give. We deplete ourselves. Our tank runs dry. This is a state that I’m all too familiar with. For years I lived in a cycle of getting excited about something new, throwing myself into it in a really intense and all consuming way, giving it everything I had, and eventually finding myself in a stage of burnout, needing to take a long break, or sometimes quitting altogether. Read more>>
Loraleah Marie
Over the last 10 years as a wedding photographer, I’ve hit burnout more times than I can count. But every year, I figure out why it happened and tweak things to make the next year better. Here’s how I keep burnout at bay: Read more>>
Zoe Schoeller-Burke
By going through it! Very early on in my career I experienced some pretty intense burnout, and the toll it took on my mind and body was enough to push me in a totally new direction. I changed jobs, learned how to set boundaries (and stick to them) and started putting my own mental and physical health first. Read more>>
Tifani Bogue
I normally just try to start the day with prayer. Just listening to my body and resting when I’m tired. A lot of people work work work work work . Nonstop! It’s not healthy for your body. You have to be well in the mind, body, and spirit to do a job correctly and efficiently. So resting and relaxing when I’m tired or overwhelmed is a must. Or whatever I am doing won’t be done to the best of my ability. Read more>>
Ryan` Ouse
Since 2019, I have worked 3 jobs in order to be able to stay in the town that I grew up in. In order to avoid burnout I set up my week’s schedule so that I am not doing the same thing for more than 3 days in a row. Read more>>
Nick & Rachel Recommend
When we were first concocting our plans to travel the world, we decided to document our experiences as we moved through the world on YouTube and Instagram. We imagined that this would be a fun way to stay connected to our friends and family, and allow them to enjoy these experiences with us. Read more>>
Calista Garcia
My fixation with mermaids began when I was 16, doing a photoshoot at a Nashville AirBnb. It was owned by a woman named Lola who had decked out the place with over 120 pieces of mermaid memorabilia she’d collected. Something about being submerged and immersed in this “mermaidom” clicked something in me. Oh! mermaids. Of course. Mermaids it is. Read more>>
Gal Pearl
Burnout is something I still struggle with, but over time, I’ve developed strategies to help manage it. As a full-time independent musician, I handle everything from promoting myself and creating music to practicing my setlist , booking shows and much more. It can be overwhelming, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. Read more>>
Jazmyne Brooke
I overcame the burnout by remembering why I started to begin with. I knew this journey wasn’t going to be easy when I begun it. So, I couldn’t let the burnout be stronger than my discipline. Read more>>
Niecie Jones
I was burnt out for several years when I was in graduate school and then in my first couple of jobs after getting my PhD. I eventually got to the point where I realized that no amount of effort to satisfy my employers would ever be enough because the work always required more than what was healthy for basically anyone long-term. Read more>>
Sonya Savage
I believe it’s inevitable that at some point in a career we all will experience burnout. My life isn’t for the faint of heart. I’m a mother to three children, two of which are ages 5 & 6. I’m a wife and co-run a household. I’m a business owner. I also try to have some semblance of a personal life that includes my friendships and hobbies. Read more>>
Asia Rivera
With being a freelance creative as well as a a mother of two, it’s easy to face burnout and feel like you’re on the verge of losing your mind. When I first faced the feeling of being burnt out I didn’t even realize I had hit that wall. I was so emotional, unable to find joy in things I once did, etc. Read more>>
Vicky Shyr
I like to keep things different, we host so many events at Hey Bear, including Renaissance Faires, Vendor Markets, and live music shows. It’s hard to get burnt out when each day feels like a new experience! Read more>>
Sam Lukowski
I got bills to pay. And my bills don’t care if I’m hustling paycheck-tp-paycheck or if I’m feeling burnt out. I mean – that’s just life. So, for me, it’s not so much about avoiding – or even overcoming – burnout, it’s about accepting that it’s going to happen. Read more>>
Guan Ellerbe
Overcoming burnout is an ongoing process. From a young age, the helping profession chose me. Reflecting back, I believe that God ensured I knew my purpose. When I feel lost or tempted to give up, my faith reminds me of my mission. I recognize that I am fortunate to know my purpose and my identity, something many people spend their whole lives searching for. Read more>>
Monica Rojas
First, I had to come to the realization that what I was feeling was deeper than just physical exhaustion. I was emotionally and spiritually drained from all the tasks I kept taking on, overfilling my schedule and thinking the more I do the more I’ll become or the more I’ll get in return. This belief system was digging me deep into a place that I felt I couldn’t get out of on my own. Read more>>
Yuting Wang
The first few months after becoming a full-time artist were filled with both excitement and stress. I thought I was finally living my “dream life” and felt I shouldn’t waste a minute. There was a lot to learn and do. I found myself working late nights and weekends, with adrenaline keeping my productivity high while stress gradually wore me down. Read more>>
Amber Robinson
As a therapist, it’s important to take care of yourself regularly to battle burnout. I try to incorporate 3 B’s in navigating burnout – balance, boundaries and breaks. Sometimes my job can be really heavy. On those days, I try to achieve as much balance as possible by doing something lighthearted like reading, going for a walk or laughing with my partner. Read more>>
Ravi Viradia
I try to avoid burnout by allowing myself to decompress from time to time. Whether that is going on vacation with my family, spending quality time with my spouse or taking time out of the day to go for a walk or simply listening to music I enjoy. Read more>>
Jamie Rockymore-Bess
One thing that I realized when it came to burnout was the importance of community. Prior to creating the magazine, I was independent, living on my own and it was not abnormal to see women in my family do things all by themselves. Read more>>
Jenna Boone
I overcome burnout by maintaining a proper balance of activities in my life. You can’t keep doing the same activity repeatedly and not get tired of it, even if you love it. You have to balance that activity with other activities in your life. Acknowledge that you will still need a break from that activity too once in a while. Read more>>
Mike Penny
The simple answer is that…I didn’t avoid burnout! Not for a long time, anyway.
I’ve always had a kind of compulsion to write/perform/teach as much music as possible, for as long as possible. However, that mentality has at times led to feelings of overwhelming exhaustion and a desire to stop everything and recalibrate. Read more>>
