A system for avoiding burnout.

An article providing 7 tips to avoiding burnout; the monster that prevents you from reaching peak productivity and happiness.

Largely inspired by Ben Meer’s newsletter focusing on burnout.

“You’re not burned out because you’re doing too much. You’re burned out because you’re doing too much of what doesn’t fuel you.”

A painting from a local art gallery; appreciate the beauty in life.

Burnout 👾

Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and often physical exhaustion brought on by prolonged or repeated stress.

Burnout is something of a monster; it leaves you unable to work, focus or even think. Burnout leaves you in a state where you feel completely drained and demotivated.

Where does burnout come from?

• Burnout can often come from working too much, without breaks or rest. Constantly working without taking any time for relaxation, exercising or social activities is naturally negative for your health.
• Burnout can come from not properly taking care of yourself; not taking care of your physical health, not exercising, not sleeping or eating well, etc.

Burnout gets to everyone at times — some people deal with it once and then never deal with it again, while for others…