It’s the end of the day on a Friday so I’m not gonna keep you long.. My last (hopefully ever) burnout came after I worked

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Top tips for avoiding burnout

It’s the end of the day on a Friday so I’m not gonna keep you long..

My last (hopefully ever) burnout came after I worked 7 months without a break during the first lockdown in 2020.

I didn’t know it was happening until I was in it and unable to open my laptop without the fear filling my being.

Burnout creeps up on you, y’know?

So if you’ve not had a holiday yet this year, or even a break from your work, plan it now!

Clients can wait, deadlines can be pushed back, your mental health is more important!

If money’s the issue, you’d be surprised how many of your fave clients will be happy to pay you a few weeks early if you asked.

So do it. Do it naow! Plan a wee break into your calendar and help yourself avoid that burnout 🙂

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About Orwell

Orwell McGubbins is a designer and Art Director based in Berlin. 

He has spent his career working with NGOs, charities, schools and social businesses, supporting people to develop themselves and make the most of life. 

Today he continues this work by helping creative freelancers gain the skills and confidence they need to be great at what they do.

He enables people to create the life they want by creating the business they need. 

Feel free to contact him on LinkedIn but don’t call without an appointment. He might be socially minded but he’s also a millennial, they hate that.

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I am super grateful for the help Orwell has given me, he streamlined my chaotic thinking and been an absolute game changaaaa to my confidence!

I love that he always guides me to the answer of any queries, rather than answering them straight out - it makes learning much more engaging!

This has been the absolute best thing I’ve ever done for my career 💖💖
Nicole Menzies
Nicole MenziesMenzies Designs
Working with Orwell has been a life changing experience for me. He's the voice of reason I use with my clients but can't ever give to myself and he's a wicked guide when it comes to overcoming the mental hurdles that pop up.

I can't recommend him enough if you are sick of overworking and being under paid. You deserve to have a life and enjoy your work. Just hire him.
Ashley Ross
Ashley RossGoing Merrily
Orwell's mentoring has been invaluable for me in the last few months as I continue to grow my business. He has a wealth of experience to pull from, he's eager to see his students succeed and he's generous with his time.

You're in good hands with this guy.
Antoine Couturier
Antoine CouturierVideographer
Orwell has helped me see sense and build confidence in what I'm doing. I knew nothing about pricing, about defining my worth and seeing my value.

He's helped guide me before important pitches and meetings and encourages me to keep going when I'm not feeling the best. I feel more clear in my messaging and the actions I need to take to progress to where I want to be.

He's brilliant!
Jo Woodford
Jo WoodfordJNA Design Studio
Mentoring with Orwell has helped me grow my business into areas that I didn't even know about. I’m working fewer days, making more money and scaling at a quick rate. Could not recommend Orwell enough!

Master Yoda with better banter!
Kyle Watson
Kyle WatsonBioFitness
Orwell has helped me develop my own marketing plan from an organic approach. I have learnt many valuable lessons from him.

He’s helped me gain confidence in launching my own business and leaving employment forever!
Chelsea Wunneburger
Chelsea WunneburgerWriter
I really enjoyed working with Orwell, he guided us and helped develop our brand and our voice. His understanding, expertise and organisation has left us in a better place.

We now understand the importance of making strategies for various parts of our business and are still carrying on what we were taught.

It was a pleasure to work with Orwell, I really appreciate what he has done for us and know he’ll do the same for others.
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