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Graphic Designers – Burnout is NOT what you think!

You feel drained, uninspired, and ready to throw your laptop out the window. You tell yourself you’re overworked, underpaid, and stuck in an industry that’s sucking the life out of you. But what if burnout isn’t about the workload at all?

What if YOU are the problem?

This week on The Angry Designer podcast, we rip apart the biggest burnout myths holding designers back. From toxic hustle culture to the brutal reality of setting (or failing to set) boundaries, we uncover why most designers are running themselves into the ground—and how to flip the script before it’s too late.

In this episode, you'll discover:

  • The real reason burnout is destroying graphic designers
  • Why working less won’t fix the problem (and what will)
  • The hidden mindset shift that stops burnout in its tracks
  • How to take back control of your design career – without quitting

If you’re tired of feeling like a design zombie, this episode is your wake-up call. Burnout is optional—IF you know how to fight it.

Tune in and learn how to fix it NOW!

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