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.
ARTEM KUZ
Life, in general, is not an easy thing, and burnout can occur not only in creativity but also from losing oneself in the whirlwind of events, especially in recent years and especially in Russia, where I lived before moving to the USA. I was born in the Soviet, then still, Republic of Moldova, where I spent my childhood between the city of Chisinau, our Moldovan countryside house, and the Ukrainian village where my great-grandmother lived. Read more>>
LaNeil Walls
My favorite saying is Rest never quit/give up. Resting times prevent burn outs life is hard especially when doing things all by yourself. I prevent burn outs if I don’t want to answer my phone I don’t , when I want to rest I’ll lay in the bed all day until I feel up to getting back to handling business. Read more>>
Valerie Chen
For me, one key approach to avoid burnout has been to establish a daily routine that prioritizes self-care and balance. Starting each day with rituals like enjoying a cup of coffee and exercising not only energizes me but also provides a sense of order and structure, particularly during stressful periods. Additionally, dedicating time to cooking meals daily serves as a therapeutic activity that promotes mindfulness and allows me to unwind from the demands of work. Read more>>
K Carlton
Burnout is so easy to experience as an entrepreneur. It can literally creep up on you. I avoid it by setting boundaries, being intentional with my selfcare and my “me time” and being comfortable with saying “No”. I have set work days and hours as well as days where I don’t take meetings and a day to do nothing. If I’m ever feeling off and in need of rest, I will cancel my whole day to rest and do something for me. Read more>>
Samantha Nardelli
In October 2023, my marketing agency, Shanty Town Design, celebrated its 10th anniversary. I started the business young, and I could have never imagined growing from a solopreneur to a team of nine, collaborating with over 450 businesses, and with more than 100 active clients. Our expertise lies in web design, SEO, branding, and everything in between. It’s been a journey of constant learning and adapting to make magic happen day in and day out. Read more>>
Patricia McCreary
I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit. I started one business after another since I was 19 years old. I wasn’t exactly sure of my purpose but one thing I was sure of was that I was a hustler and could make magic happen when it comes to business growth. Throughout these years most of my journey was a solo one. I took on all of the responsibilities of the projects and business ventures because I was not aware of any other way. Read more>>
Daniela Marti
Two years ago when I was first venturing into the realm of owning my own graphic design studio I was super excited to finally be working for myself and although it’s been the best decision I have ever taken in my life it’s been quite the rollercoaster ride. Read more>>
Elizabeth Scalzo
This question is something that hits very deeply for me as a business owner. I am a sole proprietor, which makes balance that much more difficult. The task list for your business seems endless and there’s no one else to do it but you. I also started my business, while I was a full-time college student and very involved on campus. I have become burned out more than once and it’s crazy to say this, but at that point I had to just stop. The worst burnout I experienced I actually ended up taking a solo trip to New Orleans for five days. Read more>>
Hannah Bjorndal
In 2015, I photographed my first wedding. Roughly 6 months later, I had successfully replaced my salaried 9-5 corporate job in advertising sales. I made wedding photography my full-time job in the highly competitive Washington, D.C. metro area. Since that time, I’ve grown my team to include 3 lead photographers, mentored over 25 creative entrepreneurs, traveled the world to photograph weddings, and consistently bring home an annual 6-figure income. Read more>>
Amber Lin & Tian Yao
I think it’s safe to say that we rely on each other to motivate one another when we’re in a slump. It’s also important to have a balance between work and personal life, so we encourage each other to take breaks and recharge. Additionally, practicing self-care techniques such as exercise, meditation, and hobbies outside of work can help prevent burnout. Read more>>
Seher Seven
Overcoming burnout has been a major learning curve in my entrepreneurial journey. For seven years, there was a burning passion within me to inject my unique yet effective healing modalities into my community. I have always known I was born to help leave the world better than I found it, yet the work it actually takes to do this is very difficult to imagine. Read more>>
Mica Winegarden
When I hit peak burnout, I withdrew from everything. Social engagements, family commitments, hobbies. When you’re really burned out, you feel like an exposed nerve and any little thing can be so triggering. This instinctual need for quiet and isolation gave me the space I needed for rest and reflection. Yet space I created for myself was also scary because it gave room for years of feelings and needs I had denied and overrode. Read more>>
Kimberly Parry
Like a lot of go-getters and overachievers, I was used to living life 100 miles an hour. Because of that, I ignored the early signs of burnout, pushing myself in a stagnant job and a toxic relationship until everything collapsed. Two months after my son was born, life blew up when I lost my health, my marriage, and my career, all in the same year, I’d almost burned myself out to death and found myself divorced, out of work, laying on a bed in my living and watching others care for my kids. Read more>>
