As business ebbs and flows, we all go through periods that require more energy and attention from us than we’re used to giving. A problem arises when this period extends over the long term, requiring us to overwork ourselves with no end in sight. I like to think of burnout as the complete extinguishing of the candle within you that fuels your daily work. When we’re exhausted and overworked, it’s almost impossible to revive the same sense of creativity, productivity, and strategy that we have when we take care of ourselves.
