Hey Friends…
Welcome to the very first edition of The Burnout Report! This is your biweekly check-in where I share what’s keeping me busy (without burning out), the latest podcast and blog gems, and a little “burnout break” to help you pause and reset. Think of it like a coffee chat in your inbox—part update, part inspiration, part reminder that you’re not in this alone.
Last week on Busyness and Burnout, I chatted with Patricia Ordóñez—designer, podcaster, and honest-talk champion—about navigating freelancing while managing burnout and those sneaky “am I even legit?” moments. We get into taking intentional breaks, coming back with clarity, and building a business that fits your life (not the other way around).
→ Listen Here
The companion blog post is live! I break down practical reframes (e.g., evidence over emotion, learning ≠ lacking, context over comparison) and share simple moves to quiet the inner critic before a pitch, post, or presentation.
→ Read Here
The semester just started, which always means a season of readjusting my schedule—making sure I’m balancing teaching, client work, podcasting, and my own creative projects in a way that actually feels sustainable. It’s a reminder that our schedules aren’t static; they can shift to fit our real lives.
Here’s what else I’ve been up to:
Recording new conversations for the podcast (and if you’re interested in joining the conversation, click here)
Polishing website updates and tightening up my systems behind the scenes so everything runs smoother
Because my schedule has shifted this semester—with a few days now fully dedicated to Howard work—I’ve been leaning heavily on time blocks with built-in buffers. Instead of cramming tasks back-to-back, I create focused blocks for teaching, client projects, and podcasting, and then add a 10–15 minute reset between each block.
Those little buffers have been game-changing: they give me space to breathe, refocus, and show up fully for the next commitment. It’s a simple tweak, but it’s made my schedule feel less like a marathon and more like a steady flow.
Try it: when you map your day, block the task and the buffer.
I love sharing tools that actually make the busy feel lighter. Here are a couple of my own resources designed to help you create more space, clarity, and ease in your work:
5 Days to Release Burnout → A free 5-day email series for entrepreneurs who want to stop burnout before it starts and build a business that supports their well-being. Sign up here
Guide for Mindful Work Practices → A quick guide with 7 techniques to add to your freelancer’s toolkit, helping you work with more focus, balance, and calm. Get the Guide
Unclench your jaw. Drop your shoulders. Look at something 20+ feet away for 20 seconds. Then drink a full glass of water. Tiny resets = sustainable energy.
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