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.
Michaela Steed
Identity & Burnout: Through the Eyes of a Professional Dancer. One of the most depleting and disorienting experiences to endure as a creative is “burn out”. I have experienced burnout at varying degrees throughout my pursuit of becoming a professional dancer. In certain seasons, burnout has simply meant taking a break from my craft. Read more>>
Lucy Reyes
Oof, burnout feels like such a buzz word right now that many people are starting to gloss over it as if it doesn’t exist. However, burnout is very real and is something that impacts your productivity. I remember first noticing I was experiencing burnout when I would drag my feet to get my desk. Once I’d sit down, it’d take forever to focus but eventually, I’d get *something* done. Read more>>
Lauren Donahue
Burnout hit me hard back in 2018. I found myself in a place where I couldn’t leave the house for months. Anxiety consumed me, and even the simplest tasks felt overwhelming. I couldn’t work, I couldn’t exercise – I felt trapped in a cycle of exhaustion and despair. Read more>>
Deborah McIncrow
I am the creator and maker of a product called. PillowSak. PillowSak is a protective cover for your pillow while you travel so when you get to your destination and it’s bedtime, your pillow is nice and clean. I am the sole proprietor of my company, which means I tackle lots of jobs on a daily basis and the opportunity for burnout is massive. Read more>>
Laura Lange
I used to work 15+ hour days in my corporate legal job and came home from work feeling depleted and exhausted. One night as I was rolled up in a blanket on my couch, sipping a glass of red wine while scrolling through my work emails, I wondered how everybody else was coping. I was giving 120% of my energy at the office and had nothing left to give to myself or my loved ones at night. Read more>>
Sammie Cassell
Burnout is a real and potentially harmful thing. The easiest way to avoid it is to make you sure you sprinkle in stuff you really enjoy to your schedule. The stuff that makes YOU really happy. Without judgement or criticism from anyone else. Now when you’re someone like me, who sometimes does too much fun stuff at times too, then you need to make sure you have downtime. Read more>>
Jennifer Bonior
In my case, burnout hit me out of nowhere. I knew I was overworked and my time was being taken advantage of but I had no idea to what extent. I just kept telling myself, “you’ve got this.” As though it was somehow my sole responsibility to solve every problem. And so I kept going against my better judgment. And eventually I burnt out. Read more>>
Victoria Hymel
Wow! This is always a challenge. Avoiding burnout is extremely difficult for me even to this day. I’ve had to come to the hard realization that as much as I want to be there for everyone else, to accept all of the decorated cookie orders, and accept all of the cake orders; I just simply can’t. Read more>>
Denice Martin-Thompson
I turned 45 on March 6, 2024, and I realized a few things as I checked into my hotel for the weekend. I was exhausted, and even though I was excited about this new milestone in my life, I was fully aware that the 45-year-old woman didn’t want to continue on the current trajectory of her life. I arrived at the hotel before my husband, and after settling into my thoughts, I knew that I needed to engage in some soul care if I was going to make it through this season of my life without burnout. Read more>>
Susan Sangani
I believe there are many ways to avoid burnout, some of which I practice as I believe that your mental health is just as important as your physical. It is easy to recognize the early signs of burnout such as increased anxiety, exhaustion, and lack of enthusiasm to do things that you actually enjoy. Read more>>
Leah Dedrick
I graduated with my Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2016 and worked for several run of the mill PT clinics. I loved being a Physical Therapist and making an impact on my patients quality of life. However, the long hours, inflexible shift work, low salary, double booked patients and hours of paperwork quickly turned what was once my dream career into something I couldn’t see myself sustaining for the span of my entire career. Read more>>
Liz Henriquez
As a mom running a women-owned event entertainment company, avoiding burnout is a daily juggle. Delegating tasks to my amazing team has been a game-changer—it’s like having a support squad that allows me to focus on the big picture while still being there for my family. Read more>>
Stephanie Sturm
I overcome or avoid burnout by staying organized in my schedule. I try whenever possible to not work when I am off. Being a small business owner it is sometimes hard to manage. I find that setting boundaries with my schedule is paramount to my sanity. Read more>>
Joy Lee
I’m in the process of recovering from burnout right now. It’s hard. Even healing is hard! I burnt out mentally, physically, and emotionally last year—first mentally, then physically. At some point, my whole spirit felt heavy. Read more>>
Dr. Lendra James, DNP
The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly shifted my perspective on healthcare and prompted me to reevaluate my alignment with organizational visions. As I witnessed the immense burdens placed on both patients and colleagues during this unprecedented time, I recognized the urgent need for prioritizing self-care. Read more>>
