149 | Revive Your Spark: Five Steps to Overcoming Creative Burnout

Hey friend!

If you’ve been feeling drained, stuck, or just tired of trying to show up when your creative energy feels nonexistent, this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale. I’m walking you through the real signs of burnout, why it sneaks up on us as online business owners, and the simple shifts that help you get your spark back without pushing yourself harder.

Inside this episode, I’m sharing the same reminders I needed myself—not fluffy motivation, but practical ways to rest, reset, and get grounded again. If you’ve been wrestling with low energy, lack of motivation, or the constant pressure to be “on,” you are in the right place.

You’ll learn how to recognize burnout early, what boundaries actually protect your peace, how to stop chasing shiny ideas, and why rest is a spiritual practice that matters more than you think. And we talk about something I say often: when you don’t know what to do next…pray about it.

This one is for you if you’ve been feeling stretched thin, losing joy in the work you normally love, or wondering why showing up consistently feels hard even when you care deeply about your business and the women you serve.

By the end, you’ll have simple, doable steps that help you rebuild your energy, find motivation again, and create content from a place of peace—not pressure.

00:00 Introduction: Facing Creative Burnout

00:41 Recognizing the Signs of Burnout

01:42 Taking Breaks and Recharging

02:59 Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing Tasks

04:39 Staying Motivated During Difficult Times

06:06 Managing Stress and Learning to Say No

07:28 Conclusion: Rebuilding Energy and Creativity

Links Mentioned

• Episode 66: Overcoming the “Yes to Everything” Mindset

  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/content-systems-for-growth-project-management-software/id1680728514?i=1000652718936

• Episode 50: Celebrate Your Small Wins

  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/content-systems-for-growth-project-management-software/id1680728514?i=1000639804619

• Blog: Celebrate Your Small Wins

  https://misstask.com/woohoo-celebrate-your-small-wins/

• What to Prepare Before Hiring a Content Assistant

  https://misstask.com/hire-a-content-assistant/

• Free Organic Content Creation Workflow

  https://misstask.com/content-creation-workflow

• Link to the blog post: https://misstask.com/dealing-with-creative-burnout-and-staying-motivated/

If you’re feeling creatively drained or stuck in a season where motivation feels far away, start with one small shift. Create a simple system that protects your time and your peace. Download my free Organic Content Creation Workflow—it will help you rebuild structure and find clarity again.

FREE RESOURCE: Organic Content Creation Workflow and Content Organization https://misstask.com/content-creation-workflow

And friend…don’t forget to pray about it. You’re not meant to carry this alone.

I pray this episode blesses you and helps you step back into your calling with renewed energy.

Visit the website: https://misstask.com

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