When burnout hits, how do you reignite that spark?

8mo ago

29 replies

Long hours, endless tasks...we've all been there. What's your go-to move for rekindling that initial spark you had for your project?

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Artyom Sviridov @sviridov

Blocks

Take a time-off, clear the head, and come back refreshed.

Jan 26

Richard from Hi! Design @richard_hidesign

Usually shift focus to another project let the one that burnt me out to repose a bit and come back once refreshed

Jan 25

Bren Kinfa 💎 SaaS Gems @brenkinfa

SaaS AI Tools

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@richard_hidesign Can totally relate! Doing a totally different project and then coming back to the original one works wonders 👍

Jan 26

richard segura @richard_segura75

@richard_hidesign @alessio_mavica Well yes... I was assuming you've already done that but you were still burned out with it... 😅

Jan 26

Janet Ashforth @janet_ashforth

I take time away from screens, get out in nature, and move my body!

Jan 25

Johaimalin Castillo @johaimalin_castillo

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True! Being in front of the screen for a long time makes me feel extra tired. Before, I used to be on my phone during my "break time". Good thing, I now have a beautiful golden retriever.. I overspend my break time with here. <3

Jan 25

André J @sentry_co

FlowLayout

Rewrite everything, with the intimate knowledge gained from the first attempt 😏

Jan 25

Peter Hansen @trumpeter

Get away from the screen, read books, get exercise!

Jan 25

Johaimalin Castillo @johaimalin_castillo

Launching soon!

I go back to my ultimate "why". I take a break, be one with nature, work at the beach, hangout with my fave people, eat ice cream. Haha. So far, these work for me.

Jan 25

Anastasia Liamets @anliamets

Go for a walk as a fast solution, or travel somewhere as a long-term. Always reflecting and getting a lot of insights and unexpected boost of motivation after exploring new places.

Jan 25

Janie Baek @janie_baek

LOVO

With burnout, I think the most helpful thing for me is to get a change in environments physically. This could be: - go to the gym and get away from my screens - tidy up my house and re-arrange furniture - go out into the city and have a day out meandering in new spots - go on a trip!

Jan 26

Felize Silva @felizesilvaa

I like to take a step back, grab a cup of my favorite tea, and spend a few moments reflecting on why I started this project in the first place.

Jan 26

Alessio Boost Software Agency @alessio_mavica

BaliBam

@felizesilvaa I would change tea for coffee.. but it's a nice tip as well. Then, move a bit the body as well :)

Jan 26

Mansi Trivedi @mansi_trivedi1

Lancepilot

I take a nap or read a book or take a long walk. Helps me most of the times

Jan 26

Alessio Boost Software Agency @alessio_mavica

BaliBam

I talked about this in a recent post on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/a... I was on the edge of burnout as well. My suggestion is to take some day off. And re-think your goals and routine. If you want a person to talk to, just hit me on Linkedin or Twitter. I'm not a coach or anything similar LOL

Jan 26

Bren Kinfa 💎 SaaS Gems @brenkinfa

SaaS AI Tools

Launching soon!

@alessio_mavica Good post, Alessio! Definitely think there's an easy trap to fall into once you start attaching the idea of success with "crazy" work - as you put it!

Jan 26

Rahul Mishra @yogi_rahul

Keep few things which keeps you motivated otherwise burnout is getting common, people are frustrated. We made internet, phone, laptops to make things easier but everything is more complicated now...

Jan 26