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Written by a Nerdy Architect
with 15 Years of Experience Balancing His Own
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Previous Issues of SideNotes
Looking Back on the Critical First Move I Made to Defeat My Own Burnout (7 Years Later)
7 years ago I burned out. Here’s the first step I took to get out of it and some key lessons I’ve learned since.
Understanding Money and Its Leverage on Our Creative Mental Health
Money is a stressor that can ultimately lead to poor mental health and burnout, especially for creatives. Let’s discuss how money can adversely affect creativity and some tips for how to improve our relationship with money.
One Small Way to Fight Burnout Right Now
When burnout hits, it can feel impossible to fix. We’re all busy just trying to live. So let’s talk about one small thing you can do right now to hold off burnout today.
Against the Clock: 9 Strategies That Helped Me Manage My Time, Energy, and Focus Ahead of the Single Biggest Deadline of My Creative Life
When we’re up against a big deadline, how can we keep burnout away and our lives in balance? Recently, I used 9 strategies to do just that.
Am I the Problem? Why Your Passion to Help Others May Be Burning You Out
Sometimes wanting to help people with our creative skills can backfire. We push ourselves to serve others. But we don’t always see how much the effort is taking from us. I know. It happened to me.
Throw Me a Lifeline: The First 5 First Steps From Burnout as a Creative
Burnout can happen to anyone at any time. It can also repeat itself if you’re not careful. I burned out back in 2017. These are the first 5 steps I’d take if burnout came for me again.