How to Cope with Burnout Without Losing Productivity, OR ELSE

Ellie Guzman
Lady Pieces
Published in
3 min readFeb 10, 2021

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So, you’re feeling burnt out. That’s totally normal! We are with you. No one blames you. But you’re still going to get everything done on time, right?

Time off would help your mental health? Ssssss, ahhhhhh, mmmmmm… when? We’re not sure someone can cover you since we’d need a team of three people to do everything you do as one person… but of course, take time for you. WE SUPPORT YOU. But you’re still going to answer your emails, right? Can you do a quick chat? Just texted you some questions. But please, take this time to refresh. Then refresh your email because I just sent you a quick Google Sheet to fill out.

During these ~*~*~cRaZy UnPrEcEdEnTeD tImEs~*~*~ we’re all feeling a little burnt out. I also feel this way sometimes too. And then you know what I do? I cry a lot in short bursts and keep working!

Here are five burnout strategies that have helped me (as in, mostly helped me tell you it’s going to be okay but also not have to take anything off your plate because if things fall behind that’s on you):

Do 5 Minute Meditations

That’s five minutes. Not six. Not seven. Definitely not ten unless you want to be unemployed. Take five minutes to shakily listen to a British voice say “Feel an egg crack on top of your head…” and…

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Ellie Guzman
Lady Pieces

TV writer trying to have it all. Former healthcare worker turned comedy goblin. My book “Rags to Rags“ is available here: https://amzn.to/369O9ac