Tag: burnout
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Author Burnout, But Make It Festive: How to Write When December Wants You Dead
December hits indie authors differently. Everyone else is out there baking gingerbread and pretending their lives look like a Christmas movie, while you and I are just trying to write three sentences without crying into a mug of lukewarm cocoa. If your brain feels like a glitter-covered pancake right now, you’re not alone. I wrote…
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Hot Authors Have Burnout Too: Writing When You’d Rather Be at the Beach
Feeling guilty for not writing in August? You’re not alone. This week’s blog post is your permission slip to rest, recharge, and write when it feels good. Burnout doesn’t mean you’re broken. #HotAuthorSummer #writerlife #IndieAuthorVibes #WritingInAugust #WriterBurnout #SelfCareForWriters #SoniaRompoti #AuthorRest #SummerWritingTips
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Writing Without Burnout: What Self-Care Looks Like for Indie Authors
Feeling drained by writing, marketing, and trying to “do it all” as an indie author? You might not need a productivity hack. You might need real self-care ideas by someone who has been there. #AuthorSelfCare #WritingWithoutBurnout #IndieAuthorLife #MentalHealthForWriters #CreativeWellbeing #KDPAuthors #SoniaRompoti #WritersSupportingWriters
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You’re Not Lazy, You’re Exhausted: The Hidden Mental Load Women Carry
Constantly tired? Forgetful? Snapping at everyone? You’re not lazy—you’re carrying the invisible weight of everyone’s needs. Let’s talk about emotional burnout, why women feel like they’re failing, and how to lighten the load. #mentalhealthmatters #burnout #emotionallabor #momlife #womenexhausted #youarenotlazyyouareburnedout
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Understanding Burnout: Signs, Symptoms, and Strategies for Recovery
In today’s fast-paced world, where the lines between work and life blur, burnout has emerged as a significant challenge affecting individuals across various sectors. Originally coined in the 1970s by psychologist Herbert Freudenberger, burnout describes a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed,…
Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, bsc 