Between Hustle Culture, Work-From-Home, and other trends and changes in the work and business culture, we’ve seen a large rise in burnout within the community and so we’ve become very interested in hosting conversations around how folks can avoid or overcome burnout.
Lizi Phoenix
Although I haven’t quite worked out how to avoid burnout in its entirety, I do apply some precious old man’s insight to lessen the degree of the burn. My grandpa used to describe tasks as being ‘GE’ which stood for ‘good enough’. This could be in regard to a nail in the wall that was slightly skewed, yet kept the hook up. Or a sweater that may not match the pants, but kept him warm for this supermarket jaunt. Read more>>
Marissa Neola
Burnout is so real in a creatives process. The pressure to constantly put out work to stay relevant is something that personally puts me in a burnout. Coming up with choreography or a full concept with the intention to just stay relevant started to weigh down my creative process. I overcame it by going back to my roots and purely creating out of INTENTION. Read more>>
SheQuita Re’Nee
As an entrepreneur, the overwhelming pressures of life can take a toll on your physical and mental well-being. I use to constantly feel drained, not eat some days or eating unhealthy, and feel stagnant in my career. I didn’t have a balance between my personal and business life. Anytime a client wanted their hair done I would just accept it no matter the day or time. Read more>>
Mary She
I actually recently went through a very bad social burn out. After consistently going out, networking, and performing for well over 9 months, I experienced my first major burn out. I lacked motivation to do anything creative and it took a huge hit on my confidence as a creative and a musician. After a few months of mental recovery and much needed self care, I learned to start setting boundaries for myself. Read more>>
Thomas Numprasong
It’s pretty easy to get burned out in the food industry. The tasks are very repetitive, the hours are long, and most establishments either don’t change their menus at all, or they change them seasonally. The benefit of being a private chef is that my client’s tastes are all over the place which means I get to make a wide variety of cuisines. I want to keep adding to my repertoire too, so I avoid feeling burned out by constantly researching and experimenting with dishes that I’m either unfamiliar with or have just never made before. Read more>>
Anna Capra
There is multiple things to overcome a burnout, especially when you get it at least once a year. Take a vacation, self care day, switch up the techniques/habits you do, or take educational classes! Read more>>
Marisa Donnelly, MEd.
I’ve always identified as a ‘multi-passionate’ person. Ever since I was young, I struggled to just choose one passion area, one interest, one career field, etc. This translated to my challenges later in life, both running a business and becoming a stepmama, alongside my personal goals, social engagements, and all-around desire to be a good person and be present fully, everywhere. Read more>>
Kelsea Krisle
If I’m being completely honest, I did not avoid burnout. During the year 2019, I was pregnant with my second child and was severely burnt out. I was running on fumes both figuratively and what felt like physically most days. After a lot of prayer, thought, and talking with my husband about pros and cons, I knew God was telling me it was time to let go of my studio. I decided in October 2019 to close and be a wife and mom first, dance teacher second. Read more>>
Megan Palmer
I think that ‘burnout’ is not always obvious to the individual who is experiencing it. As someone who has been a nurse for over 20 years, I feel that I was able to recognize it in others way ahead of myself. But looking back on those years, I can see that it drove me into a health crisis. Read more>>
Demi Williams
Burnout is never a good way to remain successful and at one point in my career, i believed that always being “booked and busy” was the key to having a successful business. I am here to say that it is not. During the beginning stage of my business, i worked as a cosmetology apprentice and assistant. I remember always feeling burnt out, complaining about having little to no time outside of my job to spend with my son, and feeling like i had no lifestyle outside of work to just have fun. Read more>>
Irving Lambert
On a personal note, I believe in taking periodic breaks after completing projects, stepping away from the whirlwind of social media, and immersing myself in activities I genuinely enjoy. Whether it’s a visit to the arcades, moments of private reflection through prayer, or leisurely nature walks, these respites offer valuable downtime. If an idea strikes during these intervals, I make a note of it, but I reserve exploration for when I’m fully ready to dive back into work. Read more>>
