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.
Marlene
I overcome burnout by getting outside—walking along the beach, riding my bike, and spending time chatting with friends. Stepping away from work and reconnecting with nature and people helps me reset, recharge, and return with a clearer mind. Read More>>
Camila Badaro
A couple of years ago, I didn’t avoid burnout, I went straight through it. At the time, I was juggling a lot. I’m a single mom to a teenager, Brazilian-born, living in the U.S. far from my family, and I was running a photo and video production company with a very talented partner and dear friend. Read More>>
Mykerah Mackey-Robinson
I experienced burnout first as a classroom teacher. I loved my students deeply, but the emotional, mental, and physical demands of teaching began to take a toll over time. Like many educators, I believed that exhaustion was simply part of the job and that pushing through was a sign of commitment. That reality intensified during the COVID era. Read More>>
Ashley Pedersen
I stay ahead of burnout by being very intentional about structure, boundaries, and purpose. Running a rescue is emotionally heavy and unpredictable, so I manage it the same way I manage work. I prioritize, delegate, and accept that I cannot save every dog or fix every situation. Having systems in place, clear roles, and trusted people around me makes the workload sustainable instead of chaotic. Read More>>
Dave Bush
About five years into what is now a ten-year-old commercial contracting business, I found myself facing real burnout. I was seriously considering selling the company or shutting it down entirely and moving on to something new. Over time, I’ve noticed a personal pattern: I tend to measure the length of a job by a box of staples. Read More>>
Anne Chavez
Burnout didn’t hit me all at once. It built up quietly during my years as a nurse, long shifts, constant urgency, and the emotional weight of always needing to be “on” for others. I cared deeply about my work, but over time, my body and mind were asking for rest in ways I didn’t know how to listen to yet. Crafting started as something small. Read More>>
Colby Wilkinson
Burnout, to me, has less to do with how much work I put in and more to do with what I feel I am getting out of that work. Understanding where burnout actually comes from has helped me recognize what I need to do to overcome it. Read More>>
