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28. Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Here's How We're Going to Avoid Burnout in 2025
I'm back! I did not ghost you, I was just going through an intense period of burnout. And because I know this time of year is notorious for bringing burnout, I thought it was important to unpack my experience with you.
Here's the thing, when I'm burned out, I start to neglect wellness altogether. So showing up on the podcast almost made me feel like a fraud. But as I slowly get my feet grounded again, I have some key takeaways that I'll be bringing into 2025 to prevent burnout next year.
After returning from a month in London and diving straight into intense work commitments, I found myself unable to maintain even basic self-care routines. I'm breaking down the exact warning signs I ignored and what finally made me realize I needed to take a complete break.
Whether you're currently feeling burnt out or want to prevent it from happening, this episode provides practical strategies for maintaining wellness while juggling a busy schedule. I'm giving you my plan for preventing burnout, including how I'm restructuring my entire approach to work-life balance in 2025.
In today's episode, we're chatting about:
• The five tell-tale signs of burnout I wish I'd recognized sooner
• Why scheduling breaks before you need them is crucial for sustainability
• How to identify your personal burnout triggers and warning signs
• The importance of having hobbies with no business-related goals
• My exact strategy for preventing burnout in 2025
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