My Anti-Burnout Routine as a Content Creator

[@katie]

How are you feeling about making content these days? Energized? Burnt out? Let me know where you're at so we can chat about it ⬇

[@thesandravshow]

Anxious. My brain will be inundated with ideas…. Then I feel too overwhelmed to move forward.

[@LilCraftyNook]

Actually I’m having some medical issues. I had planned on doing more today, but my body just wasn’t having it. (Yes I am taking antibiotics!) I have planners (and stickers) to keep myself motivated. This was very helpful!!❤

[@schoolingdiana9086]

I agree with both these other comments here. Found out today that the local packing paper plant is going out of business as of September, and since they’ve been burning coal, this asthmatic is really looking forward to it!

[@vicabi23]

Stressed but taking it one day at time 😊

[@veganlunchmom]

Super helpful video! I’m having trouble figuring out how to balance shorts and long term.

[@Raycarlaxo]

I have been binging your podcasts and videos and finally have seen drastic changes in my youtube channel I am so grateful

[@elizabethcmclaughlin]

"Optimize your happiness." What a revolutionary concept.

[@happyhoundsdogtraining]

I can't tell you how much I needed this video as a newer creator! When you mentioned that no one talks about how hard it is to take a break & stop doing the thing you're seeing success from, I was like YES!!! That's exactly what I've struggled with. Thanks for making this video.

[@katie]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! that is really the hardest part about taking a break

[@elmiathewriter]

Omg Katie, this video is God-sent. I have only started getting serious about content creation for the past month or two and already I feel myself starting to lose momentum (the first sign of a path to burnout for me). Prioritising rest and self care has been super hard for me all my life, and you've not only reminded me of the relevance it has in business but you have also given me tangible steps and ideas for how I can actually implement it into my days.

[@katie]

so glad to hear this is what you need ❤️ it's so important to prioritize rest!

[@irenezarubina]

The right video at the totally right moment! Katie, thank you for inspiration. I'm literally drawn in a bit of procrastination and bit of burn-out on my KZbin, also tired of listening others advice what I should do or not on my channel. And I've tried to film videos but never finished several projects. Have lots of ideas but every time I start thinking that it's nothings and nobody will watch. I also tried to find a niche. And you inspired me to talk more honestly on the sam topics. Oh how I feel as a creator. What it's like to be a blogger (even a small one. What it's like to be an immigrant and not so lucky as many may see on Instagram. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Always a good portion of inspo love, Irene 🌼

[@katie]

Irene - thank you!!! I'm so glad this video was helpful for you, it can feel so discouraging and it's hard to keep posting when it feels like no one's watching. that's why we all need a break sometimes so you can gain up the energy to keep going ❤

[@BigBearHugs4All]

16:36 Enjoyed seeing your Spanish learning hobby and how you use children’s books to help! Such a great idea with the vocabulary! I’ve always wanted to learn Spanish!

[@maheswarigovindarajan]

I started a youtube channel and followed so many of your strategies. And my channel is really growing fast. Recently, I am not posting actively as I did before and realized i have burned out and seeing you making a video on this particular topic is making me happy. Thanks Katiee😘

[@katie]

I'm so glad to hear my strategies are working for you! it's totally okay to take breaks when you need to ❤

[@VAMEDEEA]

Please, continue what are you doing. You give us such value with your videos and I thank you. ❤ And yes, money are important, but our health is the most important thing in our lives!

[@SofiaTarnawska]

thank you for spreading the great message about the importance of slowing down! I am myself a huge healthy productivity advocate and love seeing other people (especially successful creators) talking about how important it is to go easy on oneself and take time for rest. I recently made a video experiment about lowering screen time which can be another great way of slowing down and even gaining space for things we usually have "no time" for 🤭 but overall it is a very refreshing experience !

[@katie]

oh I totally need to get more serious about my screen time limits - I always just hit "ignore" when they come up but I know I'd be happier if I spent less time scrolling

[@SofiaTarnawska]

@@katie not trying in any way to tell you what to do but maybe you’d be interested to do some sort of experiment yourself and show us how it went. I’d enjoy watching it 🫶🏼

[@travelwithtmc]

Yayyyy!! Check out that Spanish vocab list! So glad the children's books are working out so far. You're doing amazing, Katie!

[@trippingtheroad_liaandkevin]

The dopamine addiction is SO REAL 😵‍💫 I'm glad you mentioned it! Thanks for all the lovely tips 👏

[@heathertormey]

Staying organized and having a system is definitely the biggest thing for me. Have you ever looked in Human Design? This told me so much about the way I'm designed and let me feel ok with not being in that 'work work work' mode all the time.

[@CourtneyMermaid]

Another excellent video. Much needed this week! Thank you!! (I love your content so much!)

[@katie]

awe thank you so much!!

[@andreajayavelu4813]

Another great episode Katie! This is exactly what I needed to hear especially about measuring ourselves by our productivity!!

[@TarotwithRuby]

Oooh I was so excited to see my friend Molly's face pop up in your video! I loved the interview on your podcast. Also this video came at a great time. I officially burnt out of my teacher job in February and I've been at home, trying to heal but it's been hard. I've still been working on my KZbin channel and social media and the part where you said 'when you see the growth, you want to keep doing more of the work to grow further' that's exactly where I'm at right now. Thanks so much for this 💖

[@medinagashhi]

Thanks for sharing your routine and anti-burnout tips! It's really helpful! Even though I may not relate to content creation burnout, since I just started out on KZbin, I find them quite valuable in managing my perception of working hard and avoiding hustle culture influences. Keep up the great work Katie! 🫶

[@LindaMary]

Thank you Katie for sharing this.

[@j3nnacat]

This video definitely came out at the right time!! I started to feel bits of burn out sneaking into my life and I knew I needed to get that in check before it completely derailed me and here is this lovely video that I relate to so hardcore! My goal is to be able to quit my full time job so I don't constantly feel like I'm "drowning" or rushing from one task to the next so I was trying to post as many videos as I could which worked out fine for the first two months but really started to hit me hard this past month. I've significantly cut back on my posting plan to give my creative muscles time to recharge and this weekend I am forcing myself to go ice skating which I LOVE but haven't done in over a year cuz I keep telling myself I don't have time for that! If it's something that I love and brings me joy, then I need to make time for it. Plus, I didn't spend over $100 on ice skates to only use them twice lol

[@charlimarieTV]

How did I not know your company offered KZbin editing services? That’s what I’ve been looking for! Just filled out your intake form 🙌

[@katie]

amazing!! Shelby from my team will be getting back to you soon, we'd love to work with you 🙌🏻

[@harukakato2052]

I really love the videos you've been creating lately! I watch your videos while I'm winding down in the evening. I definitely struggle with this especially as a new business owner. I measure my self-worth with how much I make ( right now zero), and I feel like I should be doing more and working more to see results quicker. So this video was a great reminder that I deserve to take a break and my happiness is the most important thing!

[@katie]

awe thank you so much 🥰 I know that can be such a difficult stage to be in, but you totally do deserve a rest 🙌🏻

[@harukakato2052]

@@katie It's definitely tough. I measure my self-worth with my income sometimes and I have a hard time. If you can, could you please create KZbin about how you took care of your mental health while you're growing your business especially when your income wasn't as high as now?

[@WellWithHels]

Checked the time stamps and LOVE these tips! I am so in need of this content right now, so thank you 🙏 Saved this video to watch in full later! x

[@katie]

❤️❤️❤️

[@joreneelanguages]

Omg unexpected cross over for me with the language learning 😂 love these tips and your channel, it helps me so much!

[@timandtammytime]

Timely information! Burn out is on the immediate horizon for me if I don't relax and let go of some of my expectations for myself! I enjoy your channel very much. Thanks for the video! Reading these comments are making me feel better as well!😀

[@PlanetImo]

I totally relate to the feeling of always being late/behind. I had noticed it only recently, actually.

[@morganeua]

I would love a full video about how you're learning a language, that spreadsheet looks super valuable! (unless you already have one?)

[@katie]

ooh that could be fun!! maybe once I'm a bit further along and I have more tips to share I'll make one :)

[@cassieltomeseklifestyle]

I love your videos so much! ☺️ I am learning that productivity doesn’t mean busyness. It also involves rest and play! ✨ Thank you for this video.

[@okxkells]

man all of your videos lately have been sooooo relatable! I still need to watch the organization one hehe 😅, but thank you for sharing your routine and anti-burn out tips, its super helpful!

[@katie]

haha yes definitely check it out! and I'm so glad to hear that, if you ever have any video suggestions let me know :)

[@npnpnp858]

Thank you for great content and tips. A tip for you from my health and wellbeing journey: instead of trying to change your 2.5km walk to a run, change it to 5km walk or walk twice a day. Running is not necessary and the long walk makes a huge difference ❤

[@TheJazzyNation1]

So good, Katie. Thank you for this video.

[@francogonzalezgarza1786]

Wow, I needed to hear this today, thanks for sharing. I agree 100% (… y me da gusto saber que estás tomando clases de español! Continúa así!)

[@katie]

gracias!! quiero aprender español but it's slow and steady progress haha

[@iambelenn]

All great reminders! For me, my hobby was editing video, but now, I do it full-time for a company. Seeing that you are learning Spanish makes me realize that I truly need to get out of my "video editing" zone more often lol

[@muchadoaboutsomething]

I have alot going on! I have to put the video making on hold, if I prioritize and something seriously more important has to be handled.

[@witchlyss]

This is EXACTLY what I needed to hear 🥲 THANK YOU KATIE ❤️❤️

[@dragon6414]

Wise beyond your years, Katie❤

[@Elesha_transformation24]

Thanks, Katie, for a great video! I literally just filmed my first 2 KZbin videos :) They're terrible ha, but I'm just challenging myself to get some runs on the board and practice, practice, practice. I have been really inspired by your approach and value your advice and content. Thank you!

[@gemzapegg]

I've been a sub to you for the longest time. Been silently watching all of your videos, but i swear every time you post one, it just SPEAKS to me every time! You're like my fairy god mother who keeps on giving when I need ya lol. I love your content!

[@katie]

omg that makes me so happy! 🥹

[@AKTGproduction]

Hello new layout of my day

[@katie]

yay thanks for watching!!

[@Tabetha.]

I understand, Katie. Yes it happens and especially if you've been doing it for so long.

[@ChloeTheePayne]

OOH yay for reading Perfect Vintage i'm about to start that book too! and yay for this perfectly timed video, there is definitely something about the midyear slump that makes me feel the burnout looming 🙃 so this is a great reminder to stop and catch my breath.

[@katie]

omg it's such a good book! Chelsea did an amazing job 😍

[@mamitaemprendedora]

You are such an inspiration Katie, this was an amazing video, thank you 😘

[@MajorCaptainDom]

You seem to post what I’m going through all of the time lol 😂 I am definitely burnt out and I feel it crazy today. Thanks for posting this

[@katie]

haha I think it's because we're all going through it together lol 😅

[@calmwithmaggie]

Thank you Katie, for such an information-packed video! ❤ I wish the videos would have an option to react at certain points, I so wanted to send a laughing emoji when you talked about that dead plant 😂 To answer your question: I have lately felt like getting back on track with KZbin. And one of the big changes that’s going to help me is finding an editor. I haven’t been consistent (like at all, lol), and I feel that having an editor is definitely going to boost my productivity

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Another awesome video Katie and good advice for coping with burnout. Love 🥰 the video and love 💞 Katie.

[@katie]

thanks so much, David!

[@wardsdotnet]

Learning a language isn't a hobby, it's self improvement

[@JosieMichelleDavis]

I think this is my favorite video so far from you Katie! And I love your videos. So much great wisdom and it just felt so relatable to me. I always think there’s something wrong with me for long freaking long it takes me to edit my videos 😂

[@HannahJaneYT]

Idk if you’ve talked about this before but what would you say about just focusing on shorts if you don’t have time to edit full videos? Can you still get good growth with just shorts? And would the strategy be the same then what you usually Recommend?

[@IndustrialDave]

How do we contact you for podcasts editing?

[@evavoinigescu]

Hey Katie! I'm looking to try the Sigma 16mm f1.4 and I wanted to use your affiliate link because your videos have been so helpful for me, but when I click on the link on your website faves it takes me to a Sigma 30mm not 16mm. Also your Apurture LED panel link goes to an amazon listing that has been out of stock for a while. Do you have updated affiliate links for either of those? Thanks!

[@katie]

thanks so much for your support! i'll have to look into the aperture light because I'm not sure where else to find it; but here is the correct link for the 16mm geni.us/egF2 :)

[@evavoinigescu]

@@katie Thank you :)

[@prairienurse]

Hi y’all! 🍄🌻⭐️

[@bekaclaire]

Love your content! You always make me feel like I can do it! P. S. I watch all of the ads on you videos! Does that help you?

[@katie]

awe that's so kind! I really appreciate that :) from what I can tell, it doesn't make a difference if you skip the mid-rolls after 5 seconds - just as long as you don't have an ad-blocker on, it supports my channel 🥰

[@kristinmhowitt6305]

Ah, you're reading Chelsea Fagan's book! I want to read that!

[@EveryFurtherMile]

My burnout is less to do with doing too much and more to do with not getting the results I'd like and feeling like I'm just not getting anywhere. 😢

[@andriavdesign]

Somedays, I feel like that plant!

[@hollycvlogs]

I haven't been filming content and I am not burnout. It is summer and I would rather do other things than film.

[@PlanetImo]

Your vlog editing proccess is not like mine - I just sort all my footage by time and date (I often switch cameras so it's from mulitple sources), whack it all on the time line in chronological order and go from there. Luckilly for me, my style suits this approach and I rarely film anything out of order at all.

[@MollyKeyser]

0:38 omg I'm famous! 😘

[@katie]

haha yes Molly!! 🙌🏻

[@treyandaddie]

What would Katie 10 years from now say to Katie today regarding how much you grind and what that will look like in the future?

[@heczone]

I'm sooo struggling with my channel...post long videos hardly get many views, post shorter content...still sucks...in fact I been on YT for a good 3 years....and have only just got 200 subscribers 😢

[@katie]

don't get down on yourself! i was on youtube for 5-6 years before hitting 1000 subscribers. it can take time to get into a groove and build up your skills!

[@sandymakesplans]

poor plant ☘️🌵😢

[@fuzziespetgrooming6750]

Uh... im always overworking myself...

[@PlanetImo]

Sheesh I don't want to end up like that plant! 😂

[@katie]

haha I know right! lol

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[@emsnovellas]

It’s as if you knew I was in a burnout rut. Needed this vid sm, thanks Katie! 🤍