The Cure for Burnout, Resistance, Procrastination & Creative Hangovers!

Here's what to do about it

This is a coaching clip from one of our recent Majik Mind sessions.

The Creative Hangover Is Real

Today, I want to talk about something every creator faces at some point: the creative hangover. It’s that drained, vulnerable feeling that follows delivering something significant—whether it’s your signature workshop, a big launch, or a massive creative project.

Recently, a few folks in the Majik Mind community shared their experiences after delivering their first signature workshops. All of them agreed they felt a “vulnerability hangover” after their first dry run. Observations ranged from exhaustion to feeling completely run down.

Guess what? That’s completely valid.

When you step back and consider the months of preparation—the hours of work, stress, anticipation, action steps, new lessons learned and nerves—it makes perfect sense. You poured 100+ hours into climbing this mountain, delivering your workshop or project, and then suddenly, you’re at the summit… but all you want to do is collapse. #Normal

Why It’s Important to Honor the Hangover

That post-project exhaustion is like a creative orgasm—you’ve done the thing, and now your body and mind need a little rest and reset before beginning the next leg of the journey.

Take it. Rest. Reflect. Be proud of what you’ve accomplished.

But—and this is key—don’t stay there too long.

That creative momentum you just built? It’s precious. It’s the wind in your sails. Give yourself a few days, even up to a week, but resist the temptation to set the project aside indefinitely. Keep that momentum alive, because the hardest part is doing what you just did, getting that momentum started.

Celebrate, Reflect, and Plan

Use the recovery phase to celebrate. What did you learn? What steps are you proud of? What does your future look like now that you’ve created something repeatable and scalable? Take stock of your progress.

You’re building something powerful here—don’t lose sight of that in the fog of tiredness.

Resistance: The Lion Circling the Prey

Resistance shows up in many forms—procrastination, endless scrolling, checking emails. It’s the lion circling the prey, waiting for the perfect moment to pounce.

I saw this firsthand with my 8-year-old son, Sauryn. We’ve been working on an epic story together—Adventure Buddies. It’s a huge project: a graphic novel, a feature-length audio story, and the start of something massive.

The other day, he hit a wall. Tears. Frustration. He didn’t want to record. I told him, “We don’t have to do this. It’s your choice. But if we wait until later, you might hit puberty, your voice will change, and then we’ll have to start all over because you'll sound different.” That got him laughing and then he was able to gain some perspective and overcome his resistance.

Laughter is a great way to deal with resistance. Taking things too seriously is part of why we struggle so much.

In the end, he chose to persevere, and the pride he felt afterward was well worth it... according to him during our dinnertime conversation.

This is a lesson for all of us. Resistance is normal. But once you push through, the reward—pride, progress, and momentum—feels incredible.

Keep Moving, Even If It’s Just a Little

The key to navigating the creative hangover or resistance is simple: don’t let it paralyze you. Rest, yes. Reflect, yes. But then, get back to work. Even small steps make BIG differences.

This isn’t about grinding yourself to exhaustion—it’s about staying engaged with the Muse. The creative process is a journey, not a destination.

When you keep showing up, the next vista is closer than you think.

So, honor your exhaustion, celebrate your wins, and then keep climbing. Because that next mountain? It’s waiting for you!

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