Have you ever experienced burnout? What caused it? What was it like? Have you recovered? If you have, what helped you recover? Do you have advice for others who are burnt out?
- Being overworked...
- From https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/burnout: Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and often physical exhaustion brought on by prolonged or repeated stress. Though it’s most often caused by problems at work, it can also appear in other areas of life, such as parenting, caretaking, or romantic relationships.
- lethargy - A lack of interest or enthusiasm; apathy
- cynicism - An attitude of scornful or jaded negativity, especially a general distrust of the integrity or professed motives of others.
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Assigned to a project I didn't really want to be on
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Had to deal with company politics / Bureaucracy
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Project felt like it was never going to end...
- No end in sight...
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Very hard to find resources / examples of existing work
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The work wasn't technically challenging
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Working from home
- Did not have a separate work space / desk
- Was working in the living room / stream room
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I really wanted to be streaming / making videos full time...
- The job was in the way
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Running on 5-6 hours of sleep
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Left my job 1.75 years ago
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Was still burnt out even a year later
- Clear separation of work / home life
- Having things to do and interests / hobbies that are not work
- Take breaks often
- Go outside
- Hikes
- Exercise
- Eat Well
- Limit calorie intake
- 2000 calorie diet... (America)
- 1600 - for me
- Smaller portion size...
- 300-400 calorie meals...
- Limit sugar intake
- Learn to read nutrition labels
- Limit calorie intake
- Exercise
- Long walks
- Skateboarding
- Sleep Well
- Routine
- Take care of your body
- Healthy body === Healthy Mind
- Get professional help