A Solution to Burnout + What I've Learned So Far

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This week, I've been deep down a burnout rabbit hole.

This theme has surfaced frequently in discussions with clients, podcasters, and colleagues lately.

I also receive quite a few DMs from people saying they aren’t sure how I accomplish so much.

The truth is, the only way I can achieve so much is by having times when I do nothing.

For years, I ignored the signs of burnout, constantly pushing myself to do more.

I was fearful of the idea of slowing down, thinking that if I stopped, all my momentum would stop.

Basically, I associated balance with boredom.

Over the past couple of years, I've experimented with various strategies.

One thing I consistently return to is the importance of setting boundaries.

There are a few non-negotiables I have these days:

• 99.99% of the time, I don’t take calls outside of 8am to 4pm.

• No meetings on Saturdays or Sundays.

• I keep app notifications off on my phone.

• Every meeting must have an agenda.

At first, maintaining the boundaries, especially regarding calls, was challenging.

As I built my business from scratch, I felt the need to be constantly engaged in conversations.

Thinking that if I spoke more, those conversations would turn into clients.

It reminds me of the saying, "you can't pour from an empty cup."

Once I began enforcing those boundaries, everything started to shift:

• More sales started to roll in for my business.

• My brain freed up space to innovate.

• Success started to feel inevitable.

If you're grappling with burnout, a problem that reportedly affects 89% of workers, consider prioritizing your boundaries first. Things might just start falling into place.

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