If you missed my last post, here’s a quick recap: Burnout is a real risk for solopreneurs, especially when you love what you do. It often shows up as constant tiredness, less excitement for your business, trouble focusing, or even physical symptoms like headaches and insomnia. Left unchecked, burnout can lead to self-sabotage, procrastination, self-doubt, and neglect of self-care. But the good news is, you can break the cycle by making self-care a priority, even if it’s just 15 minutes a day. Recognizing the signs early and acting on them can help you stay energized and protect your business and your passion.

Now, let’s talk about going beyond just taking breaks. Preventing burnout isn’t just about stepping away from your desk—it’s about building habits that support your long-term well-being.

Prioritize Self-Care: Make time for activities that nourish your body and mind exercise, meditation, or hobbies.

Delegate or Outsource: Identify tasks that others can handle, even if it’s just hiring a virtual assistant for a few hours a week.
Celebrate Your Wins: Take time to acknowledge your achievements, no matter how small.

Reflect and Reset: Use the summer solstice as a moment to reflect on your progress and set new intentions for the months ahead.

By weaving these habits into your routine, you’ll be setting yourself up for sustainable success, both in your business and in your life.

Keep IT Sunny~

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Are you approaching burnout from being a helping professional?

If so you are not alone.

According to an article by Health Trust, "More than half of all U.S. physicians surveyed in 2014 by the Mayo Clinic reported at least one symptom of burnout—an increase of 9 percent from a study three years earlier." Although you may be another kind of health and wellness practitioner the fact remains that helping professionals who suffer from career induced burnout is on the rise.

What Can You Do Right Now

Take action to prevent burnout and increase self-care for yourself.

According to an article by Holistic Primary Care, there are 5 primary burnout insulators:

Reflection and Recognition
Self-Care
Coping Styles
Community
Structure

These may seem like a no-brainer to you but it is a good reminder to zone in on preventative measures that can help you to be your best so that you can take care of your clients and your business. Check out the additional resources below for more tools to use for creating a self-care plan of action today.

The Signs of Burnout

Self-Care Revolution by Ellen Rondina, LMSW

Wellness and Self-Care Tools

Health and Wellness Burnout Prevention

What are your best strategies to help prevent burn-out? I love to turn off all electronics and listen to nature. What about you?

KEEP IT SUNNY!