I've worked myself to the point of burnout twice.
But in 2020, I finally got it under control.
Here are my 8 anti-burnout tips for solopreneurs:
But in 2020, I finally got it under control.
Here are my 8 anti-burnout tips for solopreneurs:
Take breaks:
Make sure to take breaks throughout the day to rest and recharge.
I book 15 or 30-minute breaks in between all writing sessions and meetings I have on my calendar.
This helps prevent staring at the computer screen for 8 hours in a row which gives me anxiety.
Make sure to take breaks throughout the day to rest and recharge.
I book 15 or 30-minute breaks in between all writing sessions and meetings I have on my calendar.
This helps prevent staring at the computer screen for 8 hours in a row which gives me anxiety.
Exercise:
Each morning, I walk with my wife for 90 minutes or use the treadmill or elliptical machine at my local gym.
For me, exercise in the morning sets the right tone for the day and helps me make healthier choices as the day goes by.
Each morning, I walk with my wife for 90 minutes or use the treadmill or elliptical machine at my local gym.
For me, exercise in the morning sets the right tone for the day and helps me make healthier choices as the day goes by.
Set boundaries:
One of the easiest ways to burn out is to be a people pleaser.
Scrutinize each "ask" for your time and be stingy with it.
The best thing you can do is invest your time in your own self-care and with your family.
One of the easiest ways to burn out is to be a people pleaser.
Scrutinize each "ask" for your time and be stingy with it.
The best thing you can do is invest your time in your own self-care and with your family.
Get enough sleep:
Ever since 2020 I've been going to sleep around 9:30p or 10:00p and getting up around 6:00a.
When I was 30 I could work on 6 hours of sleep, but in my 40s, I need the whole 8.
This is arguably the most important part (for me) of avoiding burnout.
Ever since 2020 I've been going to sleep around 9:30p or 10:00p and getting up around 6:00a.
When I was 30 I could work on 6 hours of sleep, but in my 40s, I need the whole 8.
This is arguably the most important part (for me) of avoiding burnout.
Seek support:
Don't be afraid to seek support from friends, family, and colleagues.
Solopreneurship is really hard.
You need family and friends you can be open and transparent with, and you need a smart group of peers to help you realize when you're pushing too hard.
Don't be afraid to seek support from friends, family, and colleagues.
Solopreneurship is really hard.
You need family and friends you can be open and transparent with, and you need a smart group of peers to help you realize when you're pushing too hard.
Take time for yourself:
Back in 2018 and 2019 I had no hobbies.
It was just work, work, work.
Now, I read, learn Spanish and cook on a regular basis. I love investing time in things that require no (or little) time on the computer.
Back in 2018 and 2019 I had no hobbies.
It was just work, work, work.
Now, I read, learn Spanish and cook on a regular basis. I love investing time in things that require no (or little) time on the computer.
Prioritize your tasks:
What's actually important for you to get done?
Like, REALLY important?
Be honest with yourself and eliminate, automate, and delegate everything outside of the 20% of work that truly moves the needle.
What's actually important for you to get done?
Like, REALLY important?
Be honest with yourself and eliminate, automate, and delegate everything outside of the 20% of work that truly moves the needle.
Seek professional help:
If you're struggling to overcome burnout, consider seeing a therapist.
There's no shame in therapy. In fact, it's the opposite.
I've seen a therapist off and on since I was 24 years old, and I can confidently say I perform better when I have one.
If you're struggling to overcome burnout, consider seeing a therapist.
There's no shame in therapy. In fact, it's the opposite.
I've seen a therapist off and on since I was 24 years old, and I can confidently say I perform better when I have one.
That's it.
If you're suffering from burnout, I hope these simple tips are helpful.
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