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    How to Avoid Burnout

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    Sean FargoPublished May 2, 2016 · Updated October 21, 2026 · 1 min read

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    Burnout can take a toll on us. Here are 4 big ideas to avoid burnout: get more sleep; say no; schedule times for email; ask for help.

    We all have big ambitions to chase new opportunities and change the world. Big ambitions can make it easy to reach a stage of burnout, which takes a toll on us.

    Here are 4 big ideas to avoid burnout:

    1. Sleep
    2. Say No.
    3. Schedule times for email.
    4. Ask for help.

    These four ideas are general suggestions, not medical advice. If burnout is affecting your health or mood, a doctor or licensed therapist can help, and mindfulness can complement that care.

    About Brendon

    Brendon Burchard is a personal development trainer and author. His books include The Motivation Manifesto, The Charge, The Millionaire Messenger, and Life’s Golden Ticket, and he hosts the podcast The Charged Life.

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