I hear it all the time: “I’m so overwhelmed with work, I don’t have time to make changes right now.” If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. When you’re buried under endless to-do lists and the constant demands of your business, even the thought of changing anything feels like one more thing you don’t have […]
As humans living in a capitalist society, we’re trained to think that moving quickly and hustling is the key to success. If we get work done faster, the margin is bigger. If we build our company more quickly than the competition, we beat them to potential clients. Not working over a weekend brings about a […]
Avoiding burnout with ‘Divine Detachment’
Burnout is a beast and you can’t outwork it. You can’t outsmart it, out grit it, or outrun it. If you’re feeling burnt out—or want to take an active role in avoiding it—it may be time to give yourself an intervention. Before the Meltdown If you suspect that you’re running headfirst into burnout, take five […]