Burnout

Total Body Training

Today’s episode I’ll get real about my end of the year burnout and how I planned 2019 to be a better year and not end in a total crash again. In the beginning of 2018, we set some goals about Podcasts and a workout series. I set my personal goals to get better at creating content I like creating, including increasing my photograph skills.

Now, at the end of 2018 I started running into issues with technology and personally. My laptop issues weren’t fixed in a timely manner and it was eating up my time that I could be creating amazing content for you guys! November, December, and January were really rough on me with continuing the schedule I kept. See, in order to keep my 2018 publication goals I was keeping a very regimented schedule of creating podcasts, taking photographs, teaching classes, enhancing our training programs, and doing that thing we call LIFE.

Also, the goal to do a vlog was never a plan in 2018… but I really loved doing vlogs and took it on, however the kind of vlog I like to create takes a lot of time. These vlogs led me to other opportunities: interviews, being on tv, and other fantastic opportunities to get my name out there. I was getting things done, but all of the plates that I had on the table weren’t arranged correctly and in the process of doing everything I loved, I was not giving myself the space to relax to think about what I want to do next.

I realize others find ways to decompress and relax, but this is an area I struggle with. I have a high-intensity personality and love getting stuff done, but in 2019 I’ve had to step back and take a look at how I can achieve my goals for 2019 without the burnout I’ve just experienced.

My plans for 2019 are set and here’s how I’ll manage my time more efficiently, continue to make amazing content for everyone, and avoid getting burnt out on the things I love!

1. Starting yoga again! Yoga is one of the only ways I can truly relax and be someone who loves and appreciates the moment. It’s my version of relaxation!

2. Sitting down and making a plan of how to create the vlog and podcast consistently. This means I have to plan a larger scale of what needs to get created and set better deadlines. We will keep making content and will increase the interviews, because y’all want to hear what others have to say!

3. I would like to create content I love doing, even if it’s not as viewed as the interviews. I’ve started to take more photographs, hanging out with local San Antonio people, and recording cool bands. This is what inspires me!

4. I’ve set mandatory rest weeks and times that will help me recover and focus on something else. If I’m constantly going and going… I’ve run into creative issues and taking breaks help me learn about the hobbies I love: taking photographs, learning new skills about vlogs, and other things that I’m passionate about.

We are coming back harder than ever in February 2019! Until next time, PEACE!

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