What do you do if burnout is stifling your musical creativity?

This is a feeling I'm familiarize with, especially with projects that take up many days to finalize. As with every problem in life, being aware of what's making you feel burnout it's the first step to then take action and find solutions. Try to be gentle with yourself , step back, take a deep breath and on to the next step. Have some rest

Burnout is a serious warning from your body and mind that something needs to change. Unlike momentary tiredness or stress, burnout signals that you have been pushed beyond your healthy limits. If possible, stop what you are doing and distance yourself from the situation for a long enough time to gain clarity on what you truly need to recover and move forward. While self-care is essential, it’s crucial to identify the root cause of your burnout and ensure that it doesn’t happen again.

So when ever I feel like my Muse is gone or just feel overwhelmed it's key to step back and have a well deserved rest. I'm used to taking small walks to clear my mind, eventually with a clear thoughts all questions will find answers. Do some sports, play video games, do what ever makes you feel relax and calm and then recharge yourself.

I love this step just cause it comes naturally, I find passion in searching for new music and sounds I've never heard before, also find a lot of inspiration an motivation watching concerts of my favorite artists or just by going to a live music event. Watching and hearing others in their moment of inspiration will boost the flame of creativity once again.

Put yourself out there: I’m a naturally shy/insecure person, but my most meaningful opportunities in music have always come from putting myself out there even when I didn’t feel qualified for a certain job/project.

Firstly, you should recognize that you are human and that feeling a certain way is okay. Burnouts can take a toll on your mental, physical, and spiritual level. When this state hits, it's usually the case you no longer enjoy working on a certain creative idea. For such days, you need to be prepared, here are a bunch of things you can look into - note down your achievements and journal them, - buy a big plastic jar, write 1 affirmation a day, E.g I am blessed and keep collecting them, when you feel low go and read these thoughts. - Treat yourself, make your favorite food. - Nature is the best teacher - Go sit in a random café and let the ideas hit you. - Dance a little The above pointers can vary person to person, make your own lists

Creativity requires activity and this active involves everything mentioned above, from being aware of the burnout to catching a breath to staying healthy and just having good habits but especially not being so hard on yourself. We can become our worst critic and when it comes to creative work sometimes it's better just to not push it, let it be, let it go, give yourself time and space and come back to it later with a clear and peaceful mindset.