If you’ve ever found yourself lying awake at night with your mind racing through tomorrow’s to-do list, you’re not alone. Burnout doesn’t happen overnight. It creeps in quietly, disguised as ambition, responsibility, or “just one more thing.”

I know this because I’ve seen it with someone very close to me. She used to wear her busyness like a badge of honour. But behind the scenes, she was exhausted, snappy, and completely disconnected from the joy that made her start her business in the first place.

The truth is, burnout isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s a sign that something in our approach needs to change.

Here are three ways to stop burnout before it takes over.

Redefine What Success Looks Like

Many of us were taught that success means constantly doing more. But real success is about creating a business that supports your wellbeing, not drains it.
Ask yourself, What does success feel like, not just look like? Maybe it’s having time for a morning walk, finishing work at a rea...