Maybe you worked too hard on your last project. Or, you exerted too much energy on a work task that ended up not working out. Whatever the case may be, burnout is a real thing that all of us experience. As its name goes, burnout drains you of your energy and motivation. It doesn't only affect how you show up in your business, but also in other aspects of life. How then do you rekindle the spark if you find yourself stuck in the burnout cycle?
In this episode of The Pollen Podcast, Diana talks about the secret to navigating burnout. Burnout happens when you don’t create healthy boundaries for yourself. Remember: you can’t pour from an empty cup. If you think you can, then you’re setting yourself up for a lot of exhaustion and unfulfillment. Recognize when you need to take a step back and put yourself first. Only in this way can you best serve your highest purpose. 😌
Listen to this episode to learn how to recover from burnout and avoid it happening again!
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🔥Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode:
- Understand how burnout can impact your work and personal life.
- Identify the symptoms of burnout and how they can build over time.
- Learn tools to heal from burnout and get back to a place of balance in your business and life.
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🎧Episode Highlights
[01:49] Camp Clarity Early Bird Extension
- Camp Clarity is currently in motion for its seventh round.
- SPECIAL DEAL: Listen to this episode, and DM Diana on Instagram to get an early bird extension ($500 OFF 🤑) for Camp Clarity!
- Camp Clarity is a 90-day program for creative entrepreneurs in need of community and the three pillars—confidence, cash, and clients.
- Tune in to the full episode to learn more about the program and Diana’s special offer for Pollen listeners!
[04:50] Sharing from the Wound
- Diana recorded a 30-minute episode that was due to her podcast production team. At the end of the session, she realized it didn’t record.
- She then decided to record an episode about the burnout she experienced from this incident.
- People oftentimes share the gushing wound of a traumatic experience versus the scar.
- Diana recorded this episode from the wound of being burnt out.
[06:44] Working in a Paradise
- Diana has had a hard time during her stay in Costa Rica despite the place being a paradise.
- If you’re only spending a week in a new place, you have to make it an integration week for yourself.
- It’s the hardest to work in a paradise because you don’t get to block off any time and create boundaries for yourself.
[08:13] Experiencing Burnout
- One of the first posts Diana has ever made as an NYC photographer was about being burnt out.
- Diana has experienced burnout many times since then.
- One of her “whys” in coaching is helping creative entrepreneurs try to avoid and learn how to recover from burnout.
- Boundaries, time management, and outsourcing are some tools for navigating burnout.
[09:58] Pine Cone vs. Rice Analogy
- Imagine you have a jar and you put rice in it first. If you try to force a pine cone in it after, you’ll never get the pine cone in there.
- But, if you put the pine cone in the jar first and put the rice in after, everything will fit.
- This analogy is to say: the things that fill your cup must come first in order for you to best serve your clients.
- Diana had to put a lunch block on her calendar. She previously had booked calls even over her lunch hour.
[12:55] Riverbed Analogy
- You have to have the riverbeds to have a river. Otherwise, you’re a lake.
- The riverbeds are your masculine energy. It includes things like calendar blocking, support systems, client workflows, etc.
- This masculine energy allows you to flow powerfully and intentionally with your feminine energy.
- Your riverbeds give you space in a container to flow and feel like you’re supported.
- We underestimate the things we can get done in a day.
[13:56] Diana Davis: “We, a lot of times, think we have to get these 20 things in a day, and actually, it's not possible. But we're beating ourselves up for something that's actually not humanly possible. So boundaries are huge; burnout is real.”
[16:18] Putting Yourself First
[17:25] Diana Davis: “I think it's a big deal to remember that we're going through a lot. We're going through a lot—every single one of us is going through a lot.”
- With everything happening in your life, it’s important to put yourself first and put your boundaries in place.
- You have to fill your cup first before giving to others.
- It’s up to you to make the boundary, regulate yourself, and recognize when you’re burnt out.
- Reschedule the meeting if you don’t feel like it. Everything is just a blip.
[19:13] Diana Davis: “Don't focus so much on every little detail. Focus on the bigger picture. Make moves for yourself as the CEO that you want to be. Fill those shoes yourself before you think you're ready and before the evidence is there—and that means taking time for yourself, making boundaries, and just filling your cup.”
- Your business needs to work around your life, not the other way around. Listen to the full episode to hear about Diana and Caitie’s trip to Costa Rica!
Enjoyed this Podcast on Navigating Burnout?
Burnout happens through a series of stages, but it all begins with compromising your boundaries. When you don’t know your limitations, you’re bound to end up giving and giving without knowing how to stop—until you crash. The thing is, it’s impossible to pour from an empty cup. So start putting yourself first, and see the magic it will create in your life.
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