#598: 4 Ways To Avoid Burnout

Published: Aug. 15, 2023, 4 a.m.

Say bye-bye to business burnout with these 4 strategies\nBurnout. It\u2019s the dreaded B word that most entrepreneurs experience at one point in their business journey or another, and it\u2019s not a fun place to be.\xa0\nNot only do you feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders, but the passion you once had for your business -- and that drive to move forward -- seems to totally dissipate because you\u2019re so overwhelmed.\nI don\u2019t know about you, but the reason that I left the corporate world in the first place was because I wanted to love what I do, not to be totally exhausted by it. I want to wake up in the morning feeling energized and excited, not fearful and frustrated.\nCan you relate? If so, pay close attention to this episode -- because over the years, I\u2019ve discovered the \u2018secret sauce\u2019 to having a successful business, sans the burnout.\xa0\nI only wish I would have discovered what these four things are sooner!\nSo if you\u2019re on the brink of a business burnout, and want to banish it from your business for good, then grab a beverage of your choice, pop in your earpods, and get ready to take some notes.\nHere\u2019s a glance at this episode...\n\n[04:57] Burnout is common in the entrepreneurial world. I've experienced it firsthand, and I've heard stories from my students.\n\n[06:49] I got burned out working one-on-one with clients about two years into my business. I decided to fire all of my paying clients and do something different.\n\n[08:07] My most recent burnout was after I launched Two Weeks Notice. But this time I had the tools and knew what I needed to do to protect myself.\n\n[09:37] Creating a digital course has been a game-changer for my mental health. It\u2019s helped many of my students avoid burnout too.\n\n[11:11] Digital courses could be the best asset in your business to protect you. It provides consistency and lessens the amount of hustle you have to do.\xa0\n\n[12:13] Total burnout comes from constantly having to start from scratch and create something new.\xa0\n\n[14:16] A digital course can increase revenue. You can also put a course on Evergreen, meaning that it\u2019s automated and for sale every day.\n\n[15:52] Time blocking can help avoid burnout. It helps you get really clear on the action items you'll be doing during the day. It also helps avoid context switching.\xa0\xa0\n\n[19:14] A four-day workweek can also help you avoid burnout. I\u2019ve invited my team to have a four-day workweek and it\u2019s transformed our mental health.\xa0\n\n[21:46] 1. Create a digital course. 2. Eventually, put a course on evergreen. 3. Time blocking. 4. Explore incorporating a four-day workweek.\xa0\n\n[22:58] What are you doing to protect yourself from burnout?\n\nRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts\n"I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy." <-- If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you -- move toward the online life and business that they desire. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select \u201cWrite a Review.\u201d Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!\nAlso, if you haven\u2019t done so already, follow the podcast. I\u2019m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you\u2019re not following, there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll miss out. Follow now!