How I Avoid Creative Burnout

[@bennylamera2559]

Brilliant video Alex. My avoidance for creative burnout is meeting different people and fixing their computers. Sauna definitely helps.

[@isaiahphoto]

fantastic words and video Alex.

[@casperfarrell]

Incredibly humbling video and good to recognise the inner struggle that accompanies burnout can be overcome by routine. Walking is my bag, when my brain thoughts become tightly wound and knotted I head out into the wild and just walk until everything unravels. Thanks for sharing this Alex.

[@MarekTrela]

Hey man, thank you for being inspiring. You are the only "adventure" photographer that I still care about. There's certain humanity that you put into your work that sets you apart from all these other pretty pictures so many others produce. Their images are all beautiful, technically flawless and perfectly edited but they lack that certain aspect of real life and at the end are pretty boring. I think your struggle and reflection produces that work with the hint of humanity and real life (which isn't always perfect in my option but the reason why I enjoy it so much). As a full time professional photographer (different genre) I totally get the struggle with burnout and seeing this elevated my mood a lot today and got me thinking about how I should go about my day and work for the days to come. Cheers mate!

[@jackjross]

Alex, your take on this subject is refreshing to watch and listen. I've long made excuses for lack of creativity and that I'm just in the wrong place to find my rhythm. Your advice is easy to follow and proof that the simplest things can make the biggest impact. Thanks, Alex!

[@David_Hammond]

This was great man! More!!!

[@AlaskanTapes]

Woah, click this video in my recommendations only to hear my music! Great video!

[@anabanana7791]

Couldn't agree more with the techniques described in this video, works for me too, the exercise, walk and reading part is essential on daily bases. Very good.

[@PeteandJenna]

Thanks for sharing Alex. Great for all creatives to watch this get inspired and stick to good morning routines to keep going !

[@justinburgan]

Gah, the intro hit me hard. It was crazy hearing someone put into words how I feel as a freelancer. Glad to know I'm not alone in that! Running has been an amazing outlet for me to recenter my mind and body! Loved watching this film!

[@alexstrohl]

Justin Burgan keep at it Justin 💪🏻

[@BenjaminHardman]

Amazing work Alex and Tucker!

[@alexstrohl]

Thanks Mr Hardman

[@Corent1K]

Beautiful video, and thanks for sharing !

[@bluerocka89]

Great job on this Alex!

[@alienorhammer2206]

So stimulating and inspiring, yet calm and peaceful at the same time. Makes me want to be more productive! Thanks Alex

[@itshendo6475]

This vid was phenomenal Alex! Creative ruts do suck, but things like exercise and certain routines really get the blood flowing... I try to do this as much as possible.

[@ФилипМихајлов]

Thanks for sharing your process of avoiding creative burnout. Very well crafted video, and that last Franklin quote with the landscape, was just the cherry on top. Bravo!

[@birgitsmetana]

Great video - I do some of those as well, like reading and walking (for thoughts going wild) and also some others such as meditation. It’s about finding the right mix for yourself.😎

[@MACERATIONART]

Great video thank you just what i needed

[@GABRIEL_CRAFT]

Thank you Alex.

[@tomtothemountains]

Amazing job! Vey inspiring!

[@chandascott2479]

Beautiful in every way! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@Nich7733]

Very sweet. Definitely checking out some of those photo mags!

[@norberto3884]

Thanks for sharing Alex, really inspiring!

[@m2b.visuals]

damn guys! this is the best piece I have seen recently, deeply meaningful yet simple words + beautiful cinematography. thanks for the creative impetus.

[@peakadventures8705]

Thanks alex you are my inspiration

[@ash.walton]

Great video dude! It's nice to know I'm not the only freelancer who obsesses over routines to stop myself from going crazy.

[@hurtadofcb]

Thank you for this video, great to see what is behind everything. When are you coming to Chile? I saw you were zooming into the southern part of my country, which holds 17 national parks and some of the most amazing and pristine landscapes in the world.

[@LightFarAway]

Absolutely love the work you put into these.

[@PrimalOutdoors]

Great video 👍 I agree this is something we all deal with and I find it interesting to see how other creatives handle it. Routines I think are important. Jason

[@magmus]

Great information, Alex. I always struggle with this topic; be it with work or with photography/art. Thanks for uploading.

[@austinking4589]

Inspiring man. I’ve always loved your work and I’ve loved every single video. It’s great to be able to relate. Awesome video! I look forward to watching the many more and getting even more inspired.

[@kyragrubb786]

You are my biggest inspiration as a young aspiring photographer. I love you, your message and what you do. I would be the MOST sad if one day you decided it wasn't all worth it. I needed this :-)

[@berkandneon]

You always tend to inspire me Alex, thank you always :)

[@Kalodimas]

Great video Alex!

[@mrafiqmnndr]

I have two favourite photographers: first, Alex, and the last one is Benjamin Hardman. Thanks for inspiring.

[@alexstrohl]

You might like what drops on April 24...

[@adeebhaidari2154]

Great video!

[@make-trix4036]

Great video. I really like the idea to look at local places in the view as if you were traveling there.

[@TomLally]

nicely done here! a great informative video. Inspiring also as ever. much peace and love.

[@itssimplyalex8926]

I loved this video!!! 💓

[@derrxb]

Thanks for sharing, Alex! This is really inspiring!

[@martinorozcoph]

Amazing film man!

[@anniet6216]

Hey Alex! Thanks for sharing and your work is always inspiring. You are the type of freelance I would love to be ; ) Your followers do care!

[@JereKetola]

Wonderful video, Alex. Just came from sauna and wish there was place to dip in the water near enough. Being a Finn I go to the sauna as often as possible and feel relaxed and energized afterward. It is in a way a form of meditation.

[@alexstrohl]

Jere Ketola do you agree with the 85c?

[@JereKetola]

@@alexstrohl It is indeed my favorite temperature in an "electric sauna". If it is a wood heated sauna it can be much higher as the heat feels different due to the humidity and amount of air.

[@hugo.lebeller]

Merci Alex, cette vidéo est fabuleuse. Je vis parfois ces moments de burnout créatif et ça peut être très déprimant. Mais désormais, quand ça m'arrive j'essaye de le voir comme un outil d'apprentissage plutôt qu'un obstacle infranchissable. L'important c'est de rester en accord avec soi-même, et aussi parfois prendre de la distance avec tout ça pour mieux revenir. En tout cas bravo, c'est inspirant !

[@DreamBig]

Nice production and inspiring theme 👍

[@agustinvivar629]

Good video man, the truth is that I was asking me all this time, how you did to relax, and finally appears this video, just watch this video and I relax instantly 😂, but really, very good video, beautiful. Greetings, Alex.

[@LexElls]

Favorite video I've seen on the topic

[@madebyjovan]

Thank you for always providing us with great knowledges, Alex! Learned so much from every single video of yours :)

[@MsNinaJacki]

Google maps/earth is my absolute favourite website. I love exploring the virtual earth and dropping the streetview pin in a random place

[@MarvinCetiner]

Thank you for making this video, I really appreciate it.

[@yannbervas]

very inspiring buddy! 🤛🏻

[@KamVachon]

La production est A1! Nice one :)

[@KonstantinosThemelis]

Due to high life pace you want to keep up and struggle to stay super active. Sometimes it's better to sit back, relax and enjoy the little things that make your life beautiful. Feeling burnout is a way that your brain tells you to stop worry and try to enjoy what you're doing. I think this "burnout effect" can apply at many aspects of life, not only in photography.

[@alexstrohl]

Konstantinos Themelis of course! These principles apply to mostly anybody, we’re quite similar as beings

[@ilosworldcreative1715]

Very impressive ❤ nice story 👍❣

[@RandyRakhman]

beautifully of the meaningful content..

[@YannickSchutz]

Really good tips! Reading is in my top 3 habits with meditation! But no one noticing or caring about the typo in music at the end? Drive me nuts... I might need a good cup of coffee to chill... oh and that is my third habit in the morning!

[@alexstrohl]

Yannick Schutz did see it! Too late now.

[@YannickSchutz]

It adds to the video! Nothing is perfect and accepting it is important

[@izztbsl]

Good story 👍🇹🇷

[@dbxniker7484]

well now i 100 percent know that isolation is a cause of burnout when you don’t experience anything new, you don’t write, paint, or draw something new. You’re plagued with a cycle in isolation

[@BrandonSurya]

ahhhhhh sooo gooood!

[@LexElls]

I get lost dreaming in maps

[@joefilmco]

Well now I want to go to Hong Kong in the summer

[@TShankful]

Doesn't really apply for those with fulltime jobs :/

[@MikeChudley]

Fantastic video, nice one Alex