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.
Rocky & Gianni Donati
We certainly didn’t avoid burnout. We hit it hard while living in San Francisco and it lead us to find solace in the mountains of Utah. That’s how The Forgotten Cabins began. It wasn’t a business idea at first. It was survival. A place to come undone and begin again. Read More>>
Stephen Henry
What I’ve found works best for me is to break up the monotony. Some days I’ll do 8 dogs, other days I’ll do 2-4. I have recently started competing at grooming competitions and that has refreshed me mentally. Taking time off to just relax at home is my go to when I’m really feeling the burnout. Read More>>
Everest Goldstein
As a functional psychiatry provider, I avoid burnout by doing my best to practice what I preach. I am intentional in taking time to follow what I encourage my patients to do to create balance and protect my energy. Some things I prioritize is making sure to prioritize sleep, movement, and nutrition so I can show up fully present for the people I work with. Read More>>
Naliyah Hall
The first thing that you should know is that you cannot avoid burnout but, you can overcome burnout. There will be times where you’ve completely tapped out of ideas, which is okay. To overcome burnout is to prioritize self-care. Schedule days to have to yourself to enjoy the activities or hobbies you love doing. Read More>>
Kim & Jamie Walters
When we feel like we’re bogged down or stuck in a rut, we change something, anything. Maybe we work in a different room in the house or go to a cafe. Or mixing up our daily routine can spark renewed interest and innovation in whatever we’re working on. Variety truly is the spice of life, and we can get quite spicy. Read More>>
Alex Kelsey
Being in the beauty industry, and at some point having burnout just comes with the territory. When working in environments where you pour your all into people and your talent it’s often times hard to keep some pieces back to maintain your own mental health and physical health . Read More>>
Jazmin Guerrero
In 2021, at the height of the pandemic, I hit a breaking point. Burnout wasn’t just exhaustion — it was a complete breakdown that left me feeling overwhelmed, suffocated, and disconnected from myself. That moment became a turning point. I realized I could no longer ignore my mental health, and I needed to truly commit to taking care of myself. Read More>>
Nadia Zueva
For me, avoiding burnout wasn’t about finding a magic hack, it was about building small rituals and boundaries that actually fit into my chaotic founder life. I learned to treat rest the same way I treat work: scheduled and non-negotiable. That means going to a climbing gym a few times a week, journaling in the mornings, and sometimes just letting myself do nothing without guilt. Read More>>
Julie Ngo
Anyone who has turned their hobby into something such as a side hustle or a full time job knows that it can feel like a chore over time and that is typically the main cause of a burnout. Read More>>
Ryan Walsh
I used to struggle with burnout when I was running a business that didn’t excite me. Even though I was working hard, the lack of passion made the grind feel heavier and more draining. Now, I’m still putting in just as many hours, if not more, but because I’m deeply passionate about what I’m building, it energizes me instead of exhausting me. Read More>>
Nikkita Swain
I overcame burnout by learning to listen to myself and prioritize balance. I started recognizing the early signs — constant fatigue, stress, and lack of motivation — and instead of pushing through, I gave myself permission to pause. I set clear boundaries with my time, making sure to separate work from rest and allow myself guilt-free breaks. Read More>>
Jamie Maher
Burn out is so real in the culinary industry, we work pretty demanding hours with lots of pressure to be the best all the time. Read More>>
Angela Shae
People ask me all the time how I managed to avoid burnout in all my years in the photography industry. The truth? I didn’t. I hit it full force. After a decade of shooting weddings and editing past midnight while caring for my kids at the same time, I finally reached the point where I was completely spent. Read More>>
Tri-Beats
Unfortunately, working on creative performances throughout the year alongside our daily lives comes with inevitable burnout. We sometimes give all of our energy into a single moment rather than pace ourselves. We all agree that stepping back and focusing on other hobbies helps us recharge. Read More>>
Melissa D. Barry
I didn’t burn out because I wasn’t strong enough. I burned out because I kept performing as if my worth depended on it. Overcoming burnout wasn’t a single moment. It was a layered, messy return to myself. Read More>>
Andujar Brutus
Burnout was a challenge I dealt with for some time. It was especially tricky to deal with because it is difficult to distinguish at what point a person’s work ethic and resilience becomes burnout. I was living the sorites paradox: a paradox that deals with the difficulty of drawing a precise line or a clear distinction. Read More>>
