Here's how you can maintain personal well-being while pursuing a career in public speaking.

- Practice stress-relief techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, or exercise. - Prioritize self-care activities that help you unwind and recharge. - Recognize signs of burnout and take steps to address them before they escalate.

Being a Public Speaker is not an easy job!! Adrenaline rush is quite addictive, at least it has been for me!! It's important to have a control or else you will go through a series of stress which can lead to burnout and a feeling to give up. A routine to maintain a relaxed mind is critical and for that one needs to incorporate that routine, which can include reflection & relaxation techniques (meditation especially). A calm & a clear mind is essential for a Public speaker before any impactful delivery.

- Maintain a balanced diet and stay hydrated to fuel your body and mind. - Get regular exercise to boost your energy levels and reduce stress. - Ensure you get enough sleep to support your overall well-being and cognitive function.

Your energy levels are everything as a speaker! Take time knowing what fills and drains your energy so that you can be selective in where you choose to place it and how to replenish it. This includes thinking about the people, places, topics, etc. you will come in contact with. When it comes to replenishing your energy, be open to a range of wellbeing techniques as you might be surprised to find out what fills your cup.

Big parts of your talk happen before the actual talk. Eating properly and sleeping well the day before you go on stage can be the difference between a great talk and an okay one. Some conferences, like the tech speaker circuit, make this hard as the food offered is tasty but not always healthy, and after-parties are frequent. Knowing your limits and keeping a balance is important when temptations are plenty.

- Establish clear boundaries between work and personal life to prevent burnout. - Learn to say no to commitments that may overwhelm you or compromise your well-being. - Allocate time for relaxation, hobbies, and social connections outside of your public speaking career.

Don't involve too much that you forget about your health, family and yourself. "Our Passion should also have some boundaries!!" Here time management plays a crucial role. It is important to fuel up our body, soul & mind for a refresh.

With speaking engagements based on CFP (Call for Papers), it's easy to send too many in and not want to turn down speaking opportunities when you get accepted. It's worth having a plan for IF you get accepted to multiple events so you know how you will act if the unlikely scenario happens. It may also be a good idea to wait to submit until you know the results from other conferences. Holding out for the last submission date can be a good way to avoid overcommitting.

Speaking is a way to share what you've discovered. It's not a career in itself (for most). Make sure you do and learn interesting things to have something meaningful to speak about. As speaking starts taking up more time - it's important to keep focus on the work that got you there - i.e the topics you are presenting on.

- Stay curious and open to new ideas by engaging in lifelong learning opportunities. - Attend workshops, seminars, or courses to enhance your skills and knowledge. - Embrace personal growth and development to maintain motivation and passion for your career in public speaking.

A great way to build a network is to reach out to fellow speakers ahead of events. Over time, this will build a network of speakers you keep meeting at conferences. These people share the same schedule and struggle as you do and might be more comfortable to hang out with at the event if you are having a bad day/period, as they can more easily empathize than the other attendees.

Always get feedback from the organizers if they are collecting it. This will help you fine-tune your talks and content. You can also solicit feedback from attendees by offering anonymous feedback forms. Growing through feedback is the best way to get better, even if the comments can hurt sometimes.

Professional public speaking is a long game. Don't get discouraged if it doesn't work out immediately. Don't be surprised if your work is mostly seasonal. Keep practicing, keep building relationships, and stay open to new experiences.