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Apr 30
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SPI 868: Managing Energy and Expectation...

Pat Flynn
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#868 Are you feeling it too? With the New Year excitement starting to fade, April is about the time of year when burnout starts creeping in for many of us. Don't worry, this episode will get you back on track. Listen in because I dive into the key physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral signs of burnout today. Spotting these will help you recalibrate and set sustainable expectations without lowering your ambitions! This session is packed with strategies to restore your drive and motivation. I discuss tactics like perfectly timed micro-breaks, task batching, prioritizing deep work, and reconnecting with your "why." To create your burnout prevention plan, I also share how to do a weekly energy audit, set up non-negotiable boundaries around distractions, and find a support system of like-minded entrepreneurs. Remember, burning out is not failing. It's actually very common among highly motivated people. Course-correct by joining me for today's episode! Show notes and more at SmartPassiveIncome.com/session868.

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