Dealing with Burnout?

Burnout sucks.

Recently, I heard the term “money dysmorphia” for the first time. Money dysmorphia is the feeling of insecurity or alienation from not having the lavish, millionaire lifestyles that social media outlets and society love to idolize. In the article that I read, the author claimed that Gen Z and Millenials both have a large percentage that experience this.

I know I have.

With Mr. Beast, expensive cars, your YouTube feed promising you “TEN PROVEN WAYS TO GET RICH IN YOUR 20’s - NOT CLICKBAIT!”

And in my line of work: How to avoid losing your job to AI….

It makes you feel like sht. It makes you feel like you’re not doing enough.

And if you’re a driven person like I am, this leads to that toxic little phrase we call “hustle culture”. Long hours at the office, getting our hands dirty in every project & opportunity, hoping that something will stick and strike gold, which will get us to that unrealistic societal norm portrayed on those platforms. Living your life vicariously through others, and giving every waking second to everyone else while having reckless abandon for your own well being.

This has been my reality for the last couple years y’all. And I’m still learning to cope with the feeling of not doing enough.

👉 The fact is: doing more does not equate to doing with purpose.

Burnout sucks, and it takes more than just a day off to care for — I believe it takes a mindset shift. Similar to leaving a toxic relationship, you need to retrain your brain to have a healthy relationship with what you do. If you jumped on the hustle train, I applaud you for your drive and initiative, but let’s dial it back some so that you stop spinning your wheels.

Think about your dream for a second. What does “making it” look like to you. Imagine the day you finally “made it”. What does that look like? How do you feel? Are you doing with purpose or simply doing more?

For me, doing with purpose is using my skillset as a developer, producer, and fellow creative to help fellow musicians and creatives get their art discovered.

There is so much more to life than money, fame, and social media. And trust me, I’m learning right along side you. I guess this is the wisdom coming from the gray hair’s on the head of my 31-year-old meat suit.

Anyways, my coffee cup has run dry. Need a refill. We’ll talk soon. Let me know about your band!

Do with intent. Do with purpose.

Paps.