5 Ways to Prevent Burnout as a Freelancer | EP 131

5 Ways to Prevent Burnout as a Freelancer

1. Take time off 02:05
   • As freelancers and entrepreneurs, we typically love what we do and working doesn’t really feel like working.
   • This means that we can sometimes forget to take a break.
   • Go out into nature or spend time connecting with people in real life. Just something to get you away from your work for awhile.
2. Set clear boundaries 02:38
   • When you work from home, the lines get blurred between what is work and what is personal.
   • You need to set clear boundaries on where you work and where you live.
   • Tim only works in his office and does not work in the evenings. If it is after 5 and it can wait until tomorrow, it will wait until tomorrow.
3. Be organized 04:16
   • Have a strategy for your client work, your marketing, or your social media.
   • When you aren’t organized and don’t have a strategy, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and suffer burnout.
4. Take care of yourself mentally, physically, and emotionally 05:45
   • It’s easy to sit at your desk all day and not get up to move around. It’s also easy sneak a few snacks, since the kitchen is just around the corner.
   • It’s important to stay active, eat healthy, and take breaks.
5. Focus on at least one thing that sparks creativity or brings you joy 07:48
   • David and Tim love podcasting and making WP the Podcast episodes.
   • David loves to be involved with the RV community and travel full-time in an RV with his wife.
   • Tim loves to be in nature and breathe fresh air while out walking his dog.
   • Doing something that lets you be creative and brings you joy will have a positive effect on the rest of your life.

For more tips on preventing burnout, check out our other episode over on the Divi Chat podcast!