The Offset Podcast EP018: Battling Burnout

The Offset Podcast

In this installment of The Offset Podcast, we discuss those horrible feelings of being way overworked and becoming burned out. The truth is - video and film postproduction can take a toll on your physical & mental health and leave you feeling unmotivated, tired, and even potentially thinking about quitting the industry.

Postproduction (like lots of other industries) can be hard work, full of stress, and long hours - but with a little work, you can battle burnout pretty effectively.

In this episode, we share our opinions on fighting burnout and cover topics including:

• Why burnout is pervasive in video/film postproduction
• Hard work vs true burnout
• The frequent disconnect between managers & operators
• A plethora of time management strategies including day optimization, focus techniques, and creating approachable blocks of time
• Avoiding the procrastination snowball & multi-tasking
• Learning the concept of 'that's a tomorrow problem'
• Managing notifications and the stress caused by them
• Expanding your horizons by working in new genres and/or using new tools
• Finding a side hustle and new creative interests
• Learning how to build a focus & energy reserve
• Understanding & managing stressful personalities

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