
How to Avoid Solopreneur Burnout (but not feel guilty for working hard)
From Shiny New Clients! by Jenna Harding
February 23, 2026 · 24 min · Episode 1
About this episode
This episode discusses how solopreneurs can recognize and manage burnout without feeling guilty about their hard work.
If you're a small business owner wearing too many hats, working into the night, and starting to resent your clients: Welcome to burnout territory. This episode is for you. Here's what makes this conversation about burnout different than others you've heard: I'm not going to tell you to slow down or do less. I'm here to help you figure out which season of business you're in, and whether the over-work you're experiencing is intentional or quietly breaking you. I understand entrepren...
People in this episode
Host: Jenna Harding
Topics covered
- burnout
- solopreneurship
- work-life balance
- entrepreneurship
- business seasons
Keywords
- burnout
- solopreneur
- entrepreneur
- work hard
- business owner
- overwork
- intentional work
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