Comments on: Can Productivity Lead to Burnout?

By: Jeff@StretchyDollar

Jeff@StretchyDollar — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:06:22 +0000

I think it’s important to take a break. Especially when it comes to doing the same or similar thing over and over again. If you have a ‘day off’ from blogging – stay completely away. If you have a day off from homework – stay completely away. You’ll find yourself refreshed when you get back.

By: MyLifeROI

MyLifeROI — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:41:28 +0000

I used to schedule spontaneity into my calendar when I went to school full-time, worked 40 hours/week, was an officer of an academic society, and had a girlfriend.

People laughed, but I never once felt burnt out.

By: Nate @ Money Young

Nate @ Money Young — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:41:09 +0000

You need to schedule some fun into your day.

at least a Half hour every day to do what ever you want to do.

-Nate

By: Grant Baldwin

Grant Baldwin — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:53:34 +0000

I don’t know that productivity has lead to you feeling burnout as much as it is just the pure busyness of your life right now. Even if you fill every moment of the day with something you enjoy, you’re still going to burnout, because it’s just too much.

We all have a capacity. We all have limits. We all have only 24 hours in a day and if you try to fill all those hours with something, you will end up feeling like nothing.

I know you took a vacation recently which is good, but build in those down times on a regular basis. Even beyond that, you may have to take something off the plate if it’s too much.

I love what I do as a speaker but I can’t speak at events 365 days a year. That’s not healthy. I have to say no to some invites so I can say yes to myself and my family.

Just my 2 cents!