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.

Shanell Camp

I avoid burnout simply by honoring the Sabbath and resting one a day week, particularly Sundays.

On my rest day I literally do nothing besides shower, eat, and watch tv (which is something I love to do.)

In doing this I am able to decompress, clear my mind, and mentally prepare for what’s next. Read More>> 

Jackie Huebbe

Burnout is becoming a hot topic lately, as technology evolves and we are all expected to be on and available at all times. As a small business owner, it feels extra hard to pull away because I know that my staff rely on the work I do to continue earning living wages that aren’t readily available in my area. Read More>>

Emily Heird

In 2019, I had been practicing as a mental health therapist for 8 years and been in management/leadership for almost as many in the field. I went from leadership in a corporate agency to opening my own business in 2015 and I was living the life of hustling – working tons of hours, seeing clients, growing the business, leading employees, serving on a Board, AND doing everything on the home front from all the responsibilities with a 2.5 year old daughter who was allergic to sleep to mowing the lawn. Read More>> 

Cecily Su

For me, burnout isn’t necessarily a bad thing. As an artist, I’ve come to realize that burnout is something that often coexists with us—it’s like a shadow that comes and goes. Recently, I participated in the largest illustration fair in China, the Shanghai Illustration Festival, where more than 800 artists had their own booths. Every booth was beautifully decorated, and every artist’s products were incredibly delicate. As one of those 800 exhibitors, I experienced burnout countless times during those three days. I saw people walk past my booth without stopping, I saw products more refined than mine being sold for less, and I saw booths more eye-catching than mine. Read More>> 

Maria Flores

I arrived at a point in my life where I had to stop everything. I was working 15 hour days without a break. I felt burned out, unappreciated it, I was physically/mentally/spiritually exhausted. That day I quit my full time job as a nurse practitioner. I spent time alone, with my family and with God. I redirected my priorities so that they became God, family, work in that order. I learned to hear the voice of God and discovered my mission, calling and purpose. Read More>> 

Kelcey Ledbetter

I avoid burnout by doing a regular audit of all the things I have on my plate.

This audit includes labeling tasks that:
-are priority
-what can be completed in less than 2 mins, so do it now
-what can be removed entirely or
-put on hold until I have the capacity Read More>>