Your Responses to Burnout

These may help you, too

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“Sure, my life is great. I have a great relationship. I love what I do for work. But it’s exhausting, and I’m worried I’ve lost my mojo.” — Scott Stockdale

First of all, I want to say thank you. I know my last post was a downer and probably the last thing you wanted to hear before the holidays, but I’m glad I shared it. Many of you told me how you’ve dealt with burnout in the past, and reflecting on your answers warmed my heart.

It’s also reassuring to know that I’m not alone in these feelings.

Many of us are quietly suffering.

So today, I want to share snippets of the strategies that came my way. You may find them helpful if you’re also struggling. And even if you’re feeling strong heading into 2024, I think you’ll find these messages helpful.

Many of them are wonderfully poetic.

Your responses to burnout

• “Opt for you. Be gentle with yourself and be still. Let the magic find you. And it will.” — Alison
• “I’ve found Ali Abdaal’s ponderings helpful. He’s now made it but is wondering what next? You might find [them] interesting.” — Derek
• “Each time you transition between activities hit pause, take your breaths, [and] decide how you want to feel as you do your next activity […] Some days, my purpose for the day is just, ‘Have a great day.’” — JD
• “[…] maybe more isn’t your next goal. Maybe peace is. Maybe doing more of what you love and enjoy so that writing can become something you truly enjoy again.” — Atiyya
• “[Find] the right social connections. Those people that always ignite you, regardless of the activity you do together.” — Alberto
• “You are at the beginning of a new chapter, and you are totally free to design the next however you like. You just don’t know what you want it to look like. That will come. You are in that place of transition that comes before inspiration and insight.” — Shorombo
• “It sounds like you need to take some time off to just live a bit and not think about a work schedule…