What are your best tips for overcoming burnout and writer's block?

Consume business content with intention, whether reading a book or listening to a podcast. Look for statements that illicit a reaction. What is that reaction? Do you strongly agree or disagree? Is the statement oversimplifying something or overcomplicating it? What is the author or speaker missing? Write a piece responding to that content; don’t be afraid to dive into the nuances. That’s what sets you apart.

There are 3 different methods for me to seek inspiration. 1. Don't use your phone and block your ears with earphones. Look around the community and listen to what others are talking about. There maybe some new ideas for you. 2. Check different social media platforms. There are some heated topics that you can share and write your own insights which can discuss the topics. 3. Chat with your friends/ colleagues. Everyone may struggle when you are running out of ideas. However, when you chat with someone else, they may provide you with something new that you have never thought about in the past which can be your next post.

Some great thoughts from others here. My go-to for inspiration is to cross-fertilize - find something from a non-associated arena and examine how it does/doesn't apply to your niche. For example, what do great sales people know (and do) that can help you draft the plot of your next novel?

I believe that curiosity is crucial in life and specially when it comes to inspiration . As i love art I always get a lot of potentially “unexpected” inspiration from the creative world; which can be an exhibition in a museum or a beautiful building. But the sources are endless; from reading about new business ideas, speaking with older and younger people (you can learn sometimes more from a 15 year than from a corporate veteran) to listening to podcasts on a variety of topics. As long as you are curious I seriously doubt you will have issues on finding inspiration for a prolonged period of time

El cuarto consejo para superar el agotamiento y el bloqueo del escritor es obtener retroalimentación. A veces, puedes sentirte inseguro, inseguro o aislado sobre tu trabajo. Puede que te preguntes si tu contenido es relevante, valioso o impactante. Para superar esto, necesitas obtener comentarios de tu audiencia, compañeros o mentores. Por ejemplo, podrías preguntarle a tu audiencia qué quieren aprender de ti, a qué desafíos se enfrentan o qué preguntas tienen. También puedes pedir a tus compañeros o mentores sus opiniones, sugerencias o críticas de tu trabajo. Al obtener comentarios, puede validar su trabajo, mejorar su trabajo y desarrollar su confianza y credibilidad.

One thing I have found helpful is creating a thought leadership circle. This group comprises like-minded peers who share a passion for exploring new ideas and innovative frameworks to make a positive impact on their respective industries. The experience of being part of such a circle has challenged me to step outside my comfort zone and consider how to address problems in industries beyond my own. This cross-industry exploration has proven to be a wellspring of inspiration. It's incredible how similar concepts can be adapted and applied in unique ways to revolutionize our own field. As a result, my writing has evolved, becoming stronger and more relevant, thanks to the diverse perspectives and knowledge shared within the group.

Si no tienes el día, no tienes el día… cierra el portátil o la libreta. Vuelve mañana. No fuerces no es el día. Oxigena, desconecta… la inspiración viene sola, no la fuerces.

Feedback is very important. Posting on social media seems like a one-way communication, but it is not. It is a multi-way communication. Your target audiences don't have the responsibility to provide any feedback for you. Writing a comment consumes more time than unfollowing you and following someone else. I created a poll on LinkedIn and someone commented on my poll that I shouldn't ask the question in my way. I texted him and he explained the theory to me, which is a valuable lesson and something that you didn't expect. So, valid every feedback, improve yourself and create more valuable content.

As one who's written over 1,000 articles over the past decade on a wide variety of platforms (both my own and other media outlets), I've experienced a good deal of burnout and overwhelm when trying to write/produce a certain number of posts a month, under a tight deadline. For me, those conditions are not conducive to my best work or thinking. Obviously, we must sometimes deliver to a set schedule, but overall, I've now changed my process and write on my own timeline. I write when I feel inspired or compelled to share something or delve more deeply into a key topic. I've found that the more you can make your writing the organic process is it, and not simply a task to cross off your to-do list, the more enlivening and fulfilling it will be.

Burnout is information. It's telling us something. One thing that is incredibly helpful for managing burnout is to tune in and listen. What's the message that is being conveyed to you? The value here is that if you truly tune in you can focus your attention on improving the area that is causing the "dis-ease."

I would add that it can be really beneficial to just start writing...about anything that even remotely interests you. Once you start writing, you start gaining clarity on current thoughts and it becomes easier to expand your thoughts and explore different routes.

To overcome writer's block, write every day. Even if what you write at the beginning might not feel of the highest quality, it's the persistency that will allow your writer's muscle to build strength. After writing consistently and on a daily basis, you will find that ideas will come easier, your inspiration will always be on, your mind will effortlessly be ready to construct new ideas and express them elegantly.

Sometimes hitting STOP is important. If you do not feel motivated as much as you used to. OR the audience engagement has dropped semantically. Ask yourself WHY. And maybe it is time to STOP. And try something different. I stopped doing livestreams for that reason. And love the videos I produce now. In non-real-time 😀