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2 CommentsEntrepeneurs out there, what do you do about burnout? A spate of health problems, etc. have me totally wiped, in spite of a successful business that I still strongly believe in.
No whining on my part. But I'll bet some of you have had this experience. Advice? Ideas?
oniTony
Written Sep. 16, 2007 / Report /
Not completely relevant, but I tend to burn out after spending too much time in school. Switching it up, and alternating school with work every 4 months seems to be working quite well for me though :)
DavidBB
Written Sep. 20, 2007 / Report /
I've thought long and hard about this (and posted on this very topic here: http://www.slowdownfast.com/blog/stress-burnout-and-life-balance/
What works for me is the following:
Set reasonable goals and priorities. Don’t overbook yourself. Organize and prioritize your desk, email, phone, life, etc..
Set limits and boundaries. Say “no” and make sure other peoples’ expectations aren’t driving you.
Take time for yourself. Go back to the well and do what you know works for you or try to figure out what does. Change your routine, try new things - investigate, read, explore, experience, take some time off, LIVE!
Stop engaging. Avoid the news and email and on-line chats and forums that require immediate responses from you. Don’t show up to every argument. Walk away instead of feeling like you have to state your case or defend yourself.
Find support. Look for an outside set of eyes and ears to offer you a new perspective on things.