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131 | How to Stop Burnout and Protect Your Creative Energy


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Are you exhausted from juggling client demands, endless decisions, and late-night work sessions? You're not alone.

Burnout is a common struggle for solopreneurs and interior designers, but it doesn’t have to be your reality.

I completely understand how burnout feels; I experienced it myself early in my career. Thankfully, I've learned effective strategies to manage it. I’m happy to say I’m no longer an overwhelmed and burned-out designer. This shift has made a big difference. It improved my ability to be the best designer for my clients.

In this episode, I explore the common causes of burnout and share my personal experiences in overcoming it. I also provide practical tips for maintaining inspiration and avoiding burnout, which can help you in your own design career.

If you are looking for ways to reclaim your creativity, reduce stress, and enjoy the career you love, this episode is for you.

Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:

  • Discover practical tips for setting boundaries and saying no to projects that aren’t a good fit.
  • Learn productivity & time management tools to streamline your business and maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Create a work schedule that supports your well-being while staying on top of your projects

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Thanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week!

Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(02:46) The Reality of Burnout in Interior Design

(05:20) The Impact of Burnout

(07:45) Setting Boundaries to Prevent Burnout

(10:30) The Role of Self-Care in Avoiding Burnout

(16:22) Productivity & Time Management Tools

(20:07) Strategies to Avoid Overwhelm in Business

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