Learn how to prevent burnout as an influencer in marketing by setting realistic goals, establishing boundaries, delegating and outsourcing, taking breaks and vacations, and seeking support and feedback.

I felt the most seen and understood when I started making friends who are full time creators and sharing our stories with each other. We are able to support each other and reassure each other when things become really stressful. Finding some creator friends you trust will be a game changer for your mental health and also help you level up your game all at the same time!

What do you do if you're an influencer in marketing and need help preventing burnout?

Being an influencer in marketing can be exciting, rewarding, and lucrative, but it can also be stressful, demanding, and exhausting. If you're constantly creating content, engaging with your audience, and collaborating with brands, you might feel overwhelmed and burned out. Burnout can affect your mental and physical health, your creativity and productivity, and your relationships and reputation. That's why you need to take care of yourself and prevent burnout before it takes a toll on you. Here are some tips to help you do that.

1 Set realistic goals

One of the main causes of burnout is setting unrealistic or unachievable goals that put too much pressure on yourself. You might want to grow your audience, increase your income, or work with more brands, but you also need to consider your resources, your schedule, and your limits. Instead of aiming for perfection or comparison, set SMART goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. This way, you can track your progress, celebrate your achievements, and adjust your plans as needed.

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2 Establish boundaries

Another cause of burnout is not having clear boundaries between your work and your personal life. As an influencer, you might feel the need to be online and available all the time, but this can lead to exhaustion, distraction, and resentment. You need to establish boundaries that protect your time, your energy, and your privacy. For example, you can decide when and how often you post, respond, and collaborate, and communicate these expectations to your audience and your partners. You can also use tools like auto-responders, schedulers, and filters to manage your online presence.

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Simone Varriale

Influencer Marketing Manager | TikTok | Startup
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Not only for influencer marketing, but for all remote workers, it's really important to set boundaries. It could be really hard to do it because your office is also your home. Sometimes you see a good influencer while you are scrolling TikTok, and you save it. Or maybe sometimes you have a great idea during the evening and you have to write it somewhere, but it's really important to decide on "work hours" and "relax time." During that time, it's crucial to close your email and respond to all your tasks for the next day.

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3 Delegate and outsource

A third cause of burnout is trying to do everything by yourself. As an influencer, you might have multiple roles and responsibilities, such as content creation, editing, marketing, networking, and administration. But you don't have to do it all alone. You can delegate and outsource some tasks to other professionals who can help you save time, money, and stress. For example, you can hire a virtual assistant, a graphic designer, a copywriter, or a manager to handle some aspects of your work. You can also use platforms and services that offer influencer marketing solutions.

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Taz Zammit

TikTok Creator (945k) ⚡️ Co-Founder of @TeamTANDA App 📱+18M views in the last 30 days 📈
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Hand over the stuff you don't love doing to someone that is better than you at it! For example, finances might not be the most interesting thing to you so find a great accountant/software and spend more time on being in front of camera and speaking to your community.

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4 Take breaks and vacations

A fourth cause of burnout is not taking enough breaks and vacations. As an influencer, you might feel guilty or anxious about taking time off, but this can actually benefit you in the long run. Taking breaks and vacations can help you recharge your batteries, refresh your mind, and renew your passion. You can take short breaks throughout the day, such as meditating, stretching, or reading. You can also take longer breaks every week, month, or year, such as traveling, relaxing, or pursuing a hobby.

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5 Seek support and feedback

A fifth cause of burnout is feeling isolated or unsupported. As an influencer, you might have a large and loyal following, but you also need a network of people who can support and feedback you on a personal and professional level. You can seek support and feedback from your friends, family, mentors, peers, or coaches, who can offer you advice, encouragement, and constructive criticism. You can also join online or offline communities of influencers who share your niche, goals, and challenges, and who can provide you with opportunities, resources, and inspiration.

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Taz Zammit

TikTok Creator (945k) ⚡️ Co-Founder of @TeamTANDA App 📱+18M views in the last 30 days 📈
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I felt the most seen and understood when I started making friends who are full time creators and sharing our stories with each other. We are able to support each other and reassure each other when things become really stressful. Finding some creator friends you trust will be a game changer for your mental health and also help you level up your game all at the same time!

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Pedro Alvim 🏳️🌈🎮

Marketing Lead at Supercell X | Global |Creator Economy Specialist | Avatar Expert | Now at Supercell | Ex-Social Media Former Director at Magalu
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Vou dar 3 dicas que nunca compartilhei em nenhuma rede social: 1- tenha e se dedique a pelo menos uma válvula de escape: seja uma meditação, game, livro, série, atividade física ou sair com os amigos. 2- coloque tempo de uso restrito das plataformas de social, não para você não utilizá-las, mas para ter consciência do tempo que vc está utilizando-as 3- não seja perfeccionista: feito é melhor que perfeito, e o timming é crucial para ser bem sucedido na criação de conteúdo. Se a pauta é quente, escreva e publique-a.

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Ronaldo Fonseca

Sócio e CEO A-Lab (Grupo Dreamers) | Cofundador Game Code e gen_c (Grupo Dreamers) | creators economy, criatividade, conteúdo, games
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Criar conteúdo sobre o que se ama e se domina é importante, porque em tempos de algoritmos exigentes é cada vez mais exigido que sejamos monotemáticos (para o algoritmo entender seu território e entregar para as pessoas certas) e frequentes. Falar todo dia sobre um mesmo tema sem gostar do tema não é fácil e muito provavelmente vai gerar estresse. Falar todo dia sobre um mesmo tema sem dominar o tema, vai demandar muito estudo, diariamente, e a sensação de não estar correspondendo a velocidade exigida pelos algoritmos vai gerar ansiedade.

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1 Set realistic goals

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4 Take breaks and vacations

5 Seek support and feedback

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