Testing creator burnout tips on a burned out creator

This story was originally published on Passionfruit.

As a content creator for the past six years, I’ve faced many periods of extreme burnout. While scoring brand deals and hitting over 100,000 followers on social media might seem glamorous, it can be exhausting. During my moments of creator burnout, I’ve been stepping away from my phone, ignoring my audience, and hiding out on my couch.

But when you’re a full-time creator, learning how to overcome and avoid creator burnout is extremely important and is part of the job. 

Before diving into how a creator can avoid burnout, let’s dive into what the term means. 

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