5. How I deal with freelancer burnout

5. How I deal with freelancer burnout

Author: Louise Shanahan February 12, 2021 Duration: 16:22

If you've been struggling with stress, burnout and just generally not feeling like yourself over this last year, you're not alone. In this episode, Louise shares her experience of 'freelancer burnout' and how she overcame it. Listen up for some easy tactics to help you feel more in control and less overwhelmed, so you can keep your business running smoothly even when your energy starts to dip.

"Sometimes the things we love about working for ourselves are also the things that make it a real challenge. You’re responsible for everything. You make all the decisions yourself and you’re doing all or most of the work yourself.  In wanting to be helpful and flexible, we can end up with too much on our plates. When it all gets too much, we can end up feeling burnt out. A few strategies have helped me keep things on track – maybe they'll help you?" -- Louise Shanahan


Louise Shanahan is a freelance health copywriter and content marketer. She's on a mission to help others build a business and life they love – in weekly snack-sized bites.

[Note: Louise is not a medical professional and nothing on this podcast should be construed as medical advice. Please speak to your doctor if you are concerned about your mental health. Here is a list of organisations and resources that offer mental health support.]

Resources mentioned

Yoga With Adriene
The War of Art, Steven Pressfield
Turning Pro, Steven Pressfield

Say hi to Louise!

Twitter: @LouiseShanahan_
LinkedIn: Louise Shanahan
Instagram: @Louise_Shanahan_
Website: thecopyprescription.com
Newsletter: thecopyprescription.com/subscribe

Music credit: Just Smile by LiQWYD
Cover art: Hello I'm Nik


Ever feel like building a business for yourself is a full-time job in itself, before you’ve even landed a client? 15 Minute Freelancer cuts through the overwhelm with manageable, actionable advice designed to fit around a busy schedule. Hosted by freelance health copywriter Louise Shanahan, each episode draws directly from her own journey and the real, sometimes messy, realities of working for yourself. You’ll hear honest behind-the-scenes stories about pricing, difficult clients, and finding focus, alongside straightforward strategies for the nuts and bolts of running a sustainable operation. The aim is to move beyond generic hustle-culture advice and focus on what actually works, helping you shape a freelance career that supports the life you want, not one that consumes it. This isn't about theory; it's about practical steps you can implement almost immediately. Tune in for a candid, snack-sized conversation that feels more like a chat with a knowledgeable friend than a business lecture. Whether you're just considering the leap or are years into your freelance path, this podcast offers a refreshingly realistic perspective on entrepreneurship.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 93

15 Minute Freelancer
Podcast Episodes
63. How to take a break as a busy freelancer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:22
When was the last time you took a whole week off from your business, switched off your emails, and relaxed?We all need time off to recharge our batteries, but as freelancers, many of us find it really difficult to take a…
60. Can you be a freelancer and have a day job? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:37
Support the podcast! If you find this episode helpful and you'd like to show your appreciation, consider leaving a tip over at ko-fi.com/15minutefreelancer. Donations help cover the cost of running the podcast and are ve…
59. LinkedIn referral hacking with Annabel Fay [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:31
If you find this episode helpful and you'd like to show your appreciation, consider leaving a tip over at ko-fi.com/15minutefreelancer. All donations help cover the cost of running the podcast and are very much appreciat…
57. Build your own board of directors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:27
Who's on your imaginary board of directors? In this episode, Louise shares a fun strategy for figuring out business problems with a little help from your (imaginary) business friends).Say hi to Louise:Louise Shanahan is…
56. Dave Harland: how to stand out on LinkedIn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:48
In this episode, freelance copywriter and LinkedIn superstar Dave Harland shares his unique approach to making marketing fun. Dave's known for stirring up trouble on LinkedIn, poking fun at self-acclaimed thought leaders…
55. Are discovery calls *really* necessary? (with Kerri Watt) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:35
Discovery calls – those introductory conversations with prospective new clients where you size each other up and decide if you want to work together – are often seen as an essential part of securing new business. But for…
54. Make yourself ridiculously referrable [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:15
As a freelancer, it's lovely to get that little ping in your inbox from someone saying you've been recommended as the number one person to help with their next project.But those referrals don't just happen by accident. T…