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.
Veronica Olga Hernandez
Burnout was once a consequence of not checking in with myself often. Today I evaluate my direction and benefits often. I ask myself if what I am doing is aligned with my goals. I measure my energy and where it goes. I avoid distractions and wasted energy on things that take me off track. Read More>>
Victoria Tiso
I don’t worry much about burning out because I stay connected to my purpose. Everything I do is rooted in where I came from and who I’m doing it for—my family, and the girl I used to be who once prayed for this life. There were days when having my own place, my own space to create and grow, felt so far away. Read More>>
THR333
There’s no truly overcoming or completely avoiding burnout, it’s one of those realities in life that can only be managed situationally. As a band, we’ve come very close to that edge many times. What has helped us avoid fully reaching that point over the years is learning how to manage both our progress and our mindset. Read More>>
Evonne Muoneke, MHA
Burnout is tricky because we often don’t recognize how depleted we are until we’re already running on empty. While work-related burnout gets the most attention, it can show up just as powerfully in relationships, caregiving or parenting, finances, school, or even the pace of everyday life. I’ve learned to navigate burnout by prioritizing nervous system regulation—every single day. Read More>>
Anne Karber
I didn’t avoid burnout at all—I ran straight into it at full speed. For years, I was high-performing, highly capable, and wildly overextended. On paper, everything looked successful. In reality, I was operating on empty and convincing myself that exhaustion was just the cost of ambition. Read More>>
Mariah Cheaib
I feel like there are two sides to this question. Practically speaking, I definitely have seen improvement in my energy levels since burning out. When I had initially crashed, I wasn’t able to do anything that people were suggesting to feel better and rejuvenated. It wasn’t something that could go away with a vacation or spending time on my hobbies. Read More>>
Dave Isaacs
As artists we spend a lot of time intensely focused on small details that are important to us. Whether it’s writing a song or planning a show, we’re heavily invested in the outcome. So the intense focus and attention to detail are essential and expected…and exhausting. We push hard and dig because that’s what it takes, because we care, because it matters. Read More>>
Javier B. Suarez
By regaining focus and reminding myself of what is important and why things need to be done, and also by knowing that nobody is going to do them for me. It also helps to remember the consequences of not doing certain things. In a few words, it is about taking a breath and giving myself a small impulse to reset and start again. Read More>>
Christopher Murphy
I’m very fortunate to maintain a very active performing schedule on top of my career as an educator and as a father. While I’m glad to have the opportunities that I do, it can be quite taxing to be constantly on the move. Read More>>
Jessie Santiago CCHt
Burnout hit when I ignored my limits, pushed through every signal, and called it commitment. It wasn’t commitment. It was self-betrayal. I came out of burnout by getting brutally honest with myself. I stripped away excuses and admitted I couldn’t keep offering what I didn’t have to give. It was unethical, and I was dropping the ball. I kept saying yes because I didn’t want to disappoint anyone. Read More>>
