Burnout comes for us all, and it can have life-changing consequences. In this video, we will help you recognize the warning signs and take action.
According to a figure we just made it, burnout causes more current and aspiring music professionals to abandon their chosen career path. The human body and mind have not evolved to work around the clock, nor are those things meant to feel the pressure to create at all waking hours of the day. When you feel yourself hitting a wall, burnout is not far behind.
Burnout is the feeling of mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion. Everyone you know has experienced burnout at some point in their life, and how they reacted to that affliction likely shaped the person they have become. Music professionals have a higher likelihood of feeling the effects of burnout than most because we work in a field that is primarily driven by creative output. Whether you’re an artist hoping to top the charts or someone hoping to work behind the scenes, the business of music thrives on innovation, but no one is supposed to work all the time (even if some people in power may claim otherwise).
In this episode of Music Biz 101, host James Shotwell breaks down the causes of burnout and what you can do to prevent it from consuming your life. Learn more and watch additional clips by subscribing to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/2W8bEis.
