This 18-minute video is a crash course in burnout. It breaks down what burnout is and also importantly, what it isn’t. It explains why it’s important for everyone to be openly talking about burnout, especially leaders at organizations. And they even go as far as giving some actionable steps to protecting yourself from burnout! Who knew stress was a cycle that needed to be completed in your body??

What resonated with me most in this podcast was the idea that we’re not trying to aim for vegetative relaxation (which has its time and place) as a means of rest, but rather a sustained balance of intentional free time and productive work, regularly. The goal is to not get rid of work, or even the boring, monotonous elements of our life altogether, but to re-prioritize, that way our jar has more capacity to be filled with joy and satisfaction than not, giving the illusion of more time and thus, fulfillment. All in all, it's an easy listen, and a nice reset of thinking.

As a creative, I’m always worried about burnout because if creativity stops flowing, how will I work? This month I felt the urge to actually read Cameron's book which has been recommended to me a bunch and I decided to immerse myself in this 12-week program meant to spark our inner creativity and I can say with total confidence that this is a beautiful journey to embark on. So far it has brought me a lot of joy from the two main tools: the morning pages (journaling) and the artist date (solo date). It is enriching for your soul and your journey to healing and connection with your creative self. Trust me, leave aside all your beliefs about creativity because Cameron’s approach is absolutely magical in the best way possible because she truly believes we are all creators inside and out. If you feel burn-out, tired, or without direction in life, this book might be your best solution.