You’re not alone. As a musician, producer, songwriter there are many things that take up your time and energy. You may find yourself feeling exhausted or burnt out. It is important to recognize these feelings for what they are – signs of an overworked mind and body. This article will explore some of the ways you can help yourself feel better and get back on track!
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1) Exhaustion Burnout
It is important to be aware of the signs of physical and mental exhaustion so that you can take steps to prevent it.
- Get enough sleep: Lack of sleep has been shown time and time again as being linked with many long-term health problems including heart disease, diabetes, obesity, depression etc. So make sure to get at least 8 hours per night!
- Exercise: Even if we’re busy juggling multiple jobs or projects at once it’s crucial for us not only physically but mentally too! Make sure that you carve out some time to exercise.
2) Disengagement Burnout
Disengagement Burnout is a common phenomenon with musicians, producers and songwriters. It’s caused by an obsessive focus on one task to the point of being disconnected from day-to-day life. But don’t fret, there are some simple ways that you can prevent Disengagement Burnout from happening:
- Take breaks often ‑ even if it’s just for 5 minutes every hour. Taking periodic breaks will give your mind a chance to refresh itself and come up with new ideas while allowing you time away from any overwhelming feelings that might have been plaguing you.
3) Rejection Burnout
Rejection is inevitable for any creative person. The more you put yourself out there, the more likely it will happen. It’s easy to get discouraged and want to give up when rejection happens, but that can lead to a “burnout” or feeling like you’re not good enough. Here are some tips on how to prevent this:
- Get inspired by other creatives in your field who have had challenges and success. Find what they did to overcome those challenges.
- Don’t take it personally. There could be tons of reasons you didn’t get the deal, gig, etc. It’s not always about you or your talent.
- Make sure you’re able to take time off from being creative so your mind can rest and recharge and get back out there!
4) Stagnation Burnout
It’s hard to keep up with the pace of music production and creativity these days. Do you feel like your creativity is fading and your work lacks passion? Do you feel like you’re not progressing when you’re constantly working on the same thing day after day? If so, you might be suffering from Stagnation Burnout. Let’s help you break out of that.
- Get out of your comfort zone: try new styles or genres of music that you normally wouldn’t be drawn to. This will open up your mind to different musical ideas which can lead to more creativity in future projects.
- Find a mentor: Having someone who has been in the industry for a long time can help guide you through what works best for them and also offer advice on how they got where they are now with
5) Confusion Burnout
Confusion burnout is a term used to describe the state of being lost, having too many choices, and not knowing what your next move should be. It’s something that many creatives experience when they go from project to project and don’t have time in between for self-care. The more you push yourself, the worse it gets. Here are some tips to avoid confusion burnout:
- Set realistic goals while still pursuing your dreams with passion and enthusiasm.
- Make sure to take enough breaks throughout the day so that your brain can rest as well as your body. You might want to consider taking an hour break after every four hours of work so that both parts of yourself have time to recharge and be ready for more work later on in the day.
- Jot down your immediate goals and focus on them individually. Take things one step at a time and you’ll finish before you know it.
We have all felt burnout at some point in our lives. It is a natural part of the human experience. Sometimes it’s best to just take a step back or spend some time outdoors with friends/family, talk with them… and share a good laugh.
What has helped you feel better after experiencing this feeling? Leave comments below with any advice so others can try them too!