Published on 12, July, 2020
Does anyone get to the end of the working day and find you just have nothing left in the tank and no motivation for your special interests? Over the past few months, I have found that when i try to do my special interests, they just give me no pleasure. I was in in online flight simulation with a community group on discord, but I have found that when i tried to fly, I would just make a hash of things, get frustrated and give up. I have now removed myself from the community as I don't see the point of trying any more. No one appears to have noticed that I left the community (or at least no one has asked where I have gone) so I guess I haven't been missed!
I was burned out last year and I am really concerned that I am going the same way again. Equally, I don't know if I am just losing interest in my special interest. Either way, it makes me feel bad that I can't spend the time to do my special interests properly. Work is exhausting me, but I am trying to take the time to go and do some exercise when I have finished, which helps with my mood - but still doesn't give me the energy to give my special interests the time they need.
I would be interested in hearing if anyone has had any similar experiences.
I am burnt out all the time from having a full time job, it really sucks. And that's despite working from home. I don't have the energy to do anything, so housework doesn't get done, and I don't look after myself properly. I really want to pursue my special interests but don't have the energy.
I mainly need to sleep. When I have time off work I spend a lot of time sleeping, it takes me 4-5 days to recover from burnout, and then my intense interests reappear and I love it.
Paper said:I am burnt out all the time from having a full time job,
Which aspects are difficult for you?
If we can find ways to reduce the anxiety / stress from these then it should take a real load off.
You are always a great problem solver and so helpful, Iain!