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.
Melissa Driggers
As a small business owner, you really have to make sure that you create boundaries for yourself. That was a lot harder for me to do when my daughter was still little and home with me all the time, but now that she’s in school I find it much easier to keep my business hours to her school hours. That certainly helps me with avoiding burnout. Read more>>
Rebekah Farr
My favorite day of the week is Sunday because it feels like the world doesn’t require a lot of that day. Many people use that day for sleeping in, brunches with their pals, the ritual of spiritual community, or just resting. It took me years to understand that in order to avoid burn out and be able to truly take breaks (a thing every human needs to do whether we like it or not) I had to schedule the rest in. This is why Sundays are my favorite. Read more>>
Yorgos Tzekakis
Avoiding burnout as an artist is all about finding your groove and knowing when to hit the brakes. For me, it’s all about balance. I make sure to mix things up, take breaks when I need ’em, and hang with my fellow creative pals for some good vibes. Oh, and staying chill with some mindfulness stuff helps too. You gotta celebrate the wins, big or small, and not sweat the small stuff. It’s a journey, not a race, right? Read more>>
Shadi Eccles
I overcome or avoid burnout with art by pacing myself. I find it very easy to get so immersed into every little thing that sometimes I forget to step back and take a look at the overall picture of things. I try to remind myself that Rome was not built in a day- and that I can learn, grow, and move at my own pace rather than try to get it all done at once and risk the knowledge or ideas not sticking. Read more>>
Leah Tyler-Szucki
So this is a huge issue for a lot of creators, I feel like we take on so much for the fear of becoming irelavant or poor or getting labelled as not busy.. a whole list of things really. But I have learnt, with time, that running into a wall, taking on all the jobs you can really does no service to not only yourself but your clients as well. Read more>>
Jessica Burdeaux
As a content creator and freelancer, I’ve become very familiar with burnout and the guilt that comes with it. Being on the constant lookout for gigs and needing to keep my creative juices flowing all the time means structure and organization are essential to ensure long-term success, but things don’t always go according to plan. Read more>>
Galina Vander Meer
I was always a very busy person in high school, college and while teaching. Constantly going from event to event. I felt incredibly burned out, which is one of the reasons that led me to step away from the classroom. When I started my own business I promised myself that I would actually create a work life balance. Read more>>
Michelle Johnson
As women the pressure on us to do it all is heavy. Then add being a business owner, a wife, a mom, a daughter, and the pressure gets heavier. Then add in the pressure of being fit and healthy, drinking enough water, making a decent income, fitting in quality time with friends, sleeping 8 hours a night, etc etc, etc the pressure can break even the strongest of people. How do people even have time for hobbies?! Read more>>
Reena Tolentino
In facing burnout, I’ve discovered comfort by allowing myself a more relaxed approach. It’s crucial to grant freedom for breaks, enjoying a movie, a spa visit, or a restful day. Regularly evaluating my energy and focus, asking, “Can I sustain and remain focused?” helps me recognize when additional rest is necessary especially within the swift pace of America’s productivity-focused culture, I’ve come to understand that true growth unfolds gradually, akin to the blossoming of a rose. Read more>>
Chanel Robe
I overcame and now avoid burnout after I started practicing one mantra: “Serve others in a way that honors me, God, and them.” I am a recovering people-pleaser who burned out twice because I constantly put the needs of others above my own. I burned out for the first time in late 2017 while working on a client project. Read more>>
Carla Arce de Callejas
As a chef, it’s hard to avoid burnout. I think, culturally, burnout is almost inevitable. Overcoming burnout is just as hard. When I look back on the past couple years and I think about this question “how have I overcome or avoided burnout?” I don’t think I have. I reached some very low moments within the past two or three years. A lot of people will say that burnout isn’t real, and neither are the consequences, but I can guarantee that they are. Read more>>
Iris Svis
To overcome or avoid burnout, I’ve learned the importance of recognizing when it’s time to take a breather. Working in the movie industry can be exhilarating, but it’s also demanding and can leave you feeling jaded or uncertain at times. It’s a reality that even the biggest stars on the planet face. So, when I start to feel overwhelmed by humorous rejections or the harsh realities of the industry, I prioritize self-care. Read more>>
Shannon McGinn
When burnout threatened to overwhelm me, I turned to self-care and sought balance. Teaching yoga in Central Park became my sanctuary, a place where nature’s embrace and the energy of my students revitalized me. Grounded in this practice, I found resilience and overcame burnout by embracing yoga’s transformative power. It taught me to harmonize my work and personal life, showing me that self-care is not a luxury but a necessity. Read more>>
Mickey Young
I’ve just recently emerged from a month and a half bout of burnout. It was devastating, but I think I’ve recovered from it. In overcoming burnout, I initially found myself overwhelmed by constraints and a scarcity mentality. However, through seeking support from my wife, church, and spiritual practices that help me navigate my addiction, I began to understand the root causes of my burnout. Read more>>
Ligaya Kelly
Overcoming burnout as the owner of a pet care business requires a proactive and holistic approach. Recognizing the importance of self-care, I’ve adopted the principle of putting my oxygen mask on first. This involves prioritizing my well-being and taking breaks when needed. I have implemented ‘me’ days into my schedule, allowing myself dedicated time to recharge. Seeking guidance from a business coach has proven invaluable, providing me with insights and strategies to navigate challenges. Read more>>
Taé Michelle & Chevaun Camille
Taking breaks is a requirement and if you forget this important requirement your body will remind you! After two years of recording episodes from January to November and in our second year adding a monthly vlog to the roster, we realized that our ambitions, while good intentioned, were unsustainable. From the fact that we both have personal lives and professional responsibilities that extend beyond content creation, production, and editing, as well as everything else that goes into having a podcast, in our third-year burnout hit. Read more>>
Miranda Kelton
Business ownership is never a smooth road – you have to be willing to make so many personal sacrifices & to take a lot of risks in order to grow your business. Most freelancers start out their business as a side hustle… we spend so much time in the beginning balancing multiple days jobs at once, working long, exhausting hours, & cutting costs everywhere we can just to get our businesses off the ground. Read more>>
Solace
I’m learning how to take good authentic breaks. Sometimes I’ll go months without making anything and I’m growing more and more okay with that. Read more>>
Brittany Hautz
Preventing burnout in my solo private practice as a trauma therapist is a delicate balancing act that I’ve learned to manage with care and compassion. Setting clear boundaries around my schedule ensures I have time for both work and personal life, while connecting with fellow therapists provides invaluable support and professional growth. Read more>>
Andi Saks
That’s a very good question! For myself, burnout can happen easily if I don’t take the necessary precautions such as self care and prioritizing ones mental health. As a working mom and actress, it’s so easy to get lost in the midst of things such as work, being on set, parenting, etc. I think there is a fine balance that needs to take place daily to avoid burn-out. A healthy equilibrium so to speak. Read more>>
Sandy Stieren
I am a wife a mother, a full time student working on my doctorate degree. I work as an adjunct professor online, I have my own online private tutoring business, and I am the principal of a private school. When I start to feel I am burning out first I pray. Praying, helps me find peace. My family and I have also tried to start getting outside more and spend more time in nature. Read more>>
Mark Krokos
For my business, preventing burnout is crucial for sustained success. In my first season, roughly 3 months long, I did over 80 foam party events. Needless to say buy the end of that period I was becoming burnt out. Both physically and mentally exhausted, I learned I need to have a healthy work-life balance. This past year in my second season I did an equal amount of events but found myself happier and in a much more manageable place. Read more>>
Hannah Thiemann
I started my dog training career at a busy shelter, where massive systemic issues made it hard to feel like I was having any impact. Although I helped the dogs in my care quite a lot, I was always aware of broad problems in animal welfare that were well outside my circle of influence. Read more>>
Julie Lo
Despite Ethereal Bloom being more of a hobby than a full-time commitment for me, I’ve still adopted strategies to prevent burnout and maintain a healthy balance. I prioritize setting boundaries to ensure that my hobby doesn’t consume all of my free time. When I feel overwhelmed, I’m all about asking for help or taking a step back away from working. Read more>>
Sarah Covey
After fifteen years working in special education within public school settings and two failed attempts to leave, I was burnt to a crisp. Picture Wile E Coyote blowing himself up and turning to a pile of ash. I have always been deeply committed to a life of service. I feel good when I feel productive and helpful. Read more>>
Stacey York
Overcoming or learning how to avoid burnout can be challenging. It’s like feeling guilty for putting yourself on timeout. However, it’s a must and I found this out the hard way. While chasing your dreams, building an empire, making money moves, and evolving are all important, taking breaks, and rest are just as important. Read more>>
Julia Brig
As a creative, burnout seems unimaginable. Nevertheless, I implement some simple rules to avoid it. Firstly, I alternate photographic genres – commercial projects like ads and private sessions with personal, creative works. Additionally, I switch between photography and makeup artistry. This variety circumvents monotony in my routine. Read more>>
Lauren Paige
Growing up the oldest of six, in a family of entrepreneurs, “getting ahead” in life was the constant thread of conversation. Although I am wired to be a natural go-getter, the pressure of being a young entrepreneur (opened my first brick-and-mortar fitness studio at 25) and having a tumultuous relationship with finances led to never taking a day off – ever. Read more>>
