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You're burnt out. We've all been there. Focus on yourself to get better. As far as work, break tasks down AS SMALL AS POSSIBLE. Do a portion and pat yourself o

You're burnt out. We've all been there. Focus on yourself to get better. As far as work, break tasks down AS SMALL AS POSSIBLE. Do a portion and pat yourself on the back. You'll be able to build up from there. Part of burnout is seeing a wall of work and your body/mind having an adverse reaction to it. You need smaller portions to get back on the horse.

mlatu 4y ago
oh yeah, keep feeding the grinder, never stop feeding the grinder or else.
- John23832 4y ago
  We all need to be able to make a living, whether it's software engineering, wood working, or day dreaming (if you can get paid for that). In general life is about getting big things done. Whether it's raising a kid, bagging 20 tons of groceries, wiring a house, or shipping 2M lines of code. The point being made is how to do that sustainably. Don't be a curmudgeon.
  - shanebellone 4y ago
    "The point being made is how to do that sustainably." This is something I've battled with my whole life. By default, I have two switch positions -- on and off. When I flip a switch to the on position, it'll eventually flip back to the off position. In my experience, balance is key. Make consistent progress and maintain interest without becoming obsessed or otherwise overly invested. This is easier said than done.
  - dangwhy 4y ago
    > In general life is about getting big things done. Based on your responses, I envy your clarity and general attitude towards life. You seem to have purpose and drive that comes from that purpose. I've never found that clarity of "life is about X". Even if i did, it only last a while and then i was back to square one. You are experiencing what OP is experiencing, complete attachment to your beliefs, in your case its very productive. kudos.
  - mlatu 4y ago
    > Don't be a curmudgeon. don't tell other people to cheer up. that's always a dick move. also "we all need to" is a blatant lie. only those who have not inherrited "need" to. we wouldnt have to if we organized better. if we valued each life equally. but we are not. and we do not. we are strangers, your life means squat to me, and mine means even less to you. you have no idea where im coming from. and therefore no right to ask me to stop being a curmudgeon. best regards, a curmudgeon
    - John23832 4y ago
      > don't tell other people to cheer up. that's always a dick move. I didn't tell you to cheer up. I told you to stop being a curmudgeon. Go be anything else. We do all need to make a living. In our most natural state, we would be hairless apes that have to go outside and pick berries or kill antelope. That is doing hard things and making a living. Measuring yourself by snowflakes (rich people) is a losing battle. Be your best self with the realities of life. > but we are not. and we do not. we are strangers, your life means squat to me, and mine means even less to you. Right on both counts. > you have no idea where im coming from. Right again. >best regards, > a curmudgeon A word of (truly) friendly advice, attempt to become more satisfied in life. This reeks of dissatisfaction and unhappiness.
      - mlatu 4y ago
        Oh, i AM unhappy and dissatisfied with the state of things. So, thanks for noticing? However, just like most people i dont have the political might to change anything about what im unhappy with. Except vote. which i do. which doesnt do squat either. so, you do you, and i do whatever i do.
unyttigfjelltol 4y ago
And part is a rebellion against postponing giving time to things that matter personally. 'Yes, BigCo project xyz launches tomorrow and you've got xx people depending on me, but I ... really wanted to spend some time today ... reading a book ... gardening ... watching a movie ... a little shopping ....' Don't underestimate your mind's capacity to rebel against delayed gratification.
- klondike_klive 4y ago
  ...especially the later it gets. "I haven't had enough time to just mess around today - I'm going to stay up another hour. The guy who has to get up at 7 is a different guy!"
  - tsukikage 4y ago
    "I'm in this picture and I don't like it"
tpoacher 4y ago
"as far as work IS CONCERNED" sorry, pet peeve of mine. usually I have a bit of a controlled inner "aaarrgh" moment and then move past it, but I'm in a foul mood today (hence clicking on this thread) so it couldn't be helped. I'm sorry I'm sorry.
- John23832 4y ago
  Eh. As far as my typing, I type as I speak. :)
  - tpoacher 4y ago
    No worries. As far as I, we're ok. :)
- moffkalast 4y ago
  As far as your mood, internet arguments aren't likely to improve it :P
  - tpoacher 4y ago
    [inserts gif of homer choking bart]
    - moffkalast 4y ago
      "This is the worst pet peeve of my life." "The worst pet peeve of your life as far."
      - tpoacher 4y ago
        omg, stahp! xD it's painful as! ps: apparently the above is legit in new zealand slang
- exikyut 4y ago
  Eh, I didn't even notice. I think my brain autocorrected it to "as for work, ...".
blackflame7000 4y ago
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mlatu 4y ago

oh yeah, keep feeding the grinder, never stop feeding the grinder or else.

John23832 4y ago
We all need to be able to make a living, whether it's software engineering, wood working, or day dreaming (if you can get paid for that). In general life is about getting big things done. Whether it's raising a kid, bagging 20 tons of groceries, wiring a house, or shipping 2M lines of code. The point being made is how to do that sustainably. Don't be a curmudgeon.
- shanebellone 4y ago
  "The point being made is how to do that sustainably." This is something I've battled with my whole life. By default, I have two switch positions -- on and off. When I flip a switch to the on position, it'll eventually flip back to the off position. In my experience, balance is key. Make consistent progress and maintain interest without becoming obsessed or otherwise overly invested. This is easier said than done.
- dangwhy 4y ago
  > In general life is about getting big things done. Based on your responses, I envy your clarity and general attitude towards life. You seem to have purpose and drive that comes from that purpose. I've never found that clarity of "life is about X". Even if i did, it only last a while and then i was back to square one. You are experiencing what OP is experiencing, complete attachment to your beliefs, in your case its very productive. kudos.
- mlatu 4y ago
  > Don't be a curmudgeon. don't tell other people to cheer up. that's always a dick move. also "we all need to" is a blatant lie. only those who have not inherrited "need" to. we wouldnt have to if we organized better. if we valued each life equally. but we are not. and we do not. we are strangers, your life means squat to me, and mine means even less to you. you have no idea where im coming from. and therefore no right to ask me to stop being a curmudgeon. best regards, a curmudgeon
  - John23832 4y ago
    > don't tell other people to cheer up. that's always a dick move. I didn't tell you to cheer up. I told you to stop being a curmudgeon. Go be anything else. We do all need to make a living. In our most natural state, we would be hairless apes that have to go outside and pick berries or kill antelope. That is doing hard things and making a living. Measuring yourself by snowflakes (rich people) is a losing battle. Be your best self with the realities of life. > but we are not. and we do not. we are strangers, your life means squat to me, and mine means even less to you. Right on both counts. > you have no idea where im coming from. Right again. >best regards, > a curmudgeon A word of (truly) friendly advice, attempt to become more satisfied in life. This reeks of dissatisfaction and unhappiness.
    - mlatu 4y ago
      Oh, i AM unhappy and dissatisfied with the state of things. So, thanks for noticing? However, just like most people i dont have the political might to change anything about what im unhappy with. Except vote. which i do. which doesnt do squat either. so, you do you, and i do whatever i do.

unyttigfjelltol 4y ago

And part is a rebellion against postponing giving time to things that matter personally. 'Yes, BigCo project xyz launches tomorrow and you've got xx people depending on me, but I ... really wanted to spend some time today ... reading a book ... gardening ... watching a movie ... a little shopping ....' Don't underestimate your mind's capacity to rebel against delayed gratification.

klondike_klive 4y ago
...especially the later it gets. "I haven't had enough time to just mess around today - I'm going to stay up another hour. The guy who has to get up at 7 is a different guy!"
- tsukikage 4y ago
  "I'm in this picture and I don't like it"

tpoacher 4y ago

"as far as work IS CONCERNED" sorry, pet peeve of mine. usually I have a bit of a controlled inner "aaarrgh" moment and then move past it, but I'm in a foul mood today (hence clicking on this thread) so it couldn't be helped. I'm sorry I'm sorry.

John23832 4y ago
Eh. As far as my typing, I type as I speak. :)
- tpoacher 4y ago
  No worries. As far as I, we're ok. :)
moffkalast 4y ago
As far as your mood, internet arguments aren't likely to improve it :P
- tpoacher 4y ago
  [inserts gif of homer choking bart]
  - moffkalast 4y ago
    "This is the worst pet peeve of my life." "The worst pet peeve of your life as far."
    - tpoacher 4y ago
      omg, stahp! xD it's painful as! ps: apparently the above is legit in new zealand slang
exikyut 4y ago
Eh, I didn't even notice. I think my brain autocorrected it to "as for work, ...".

blackflame7000 4y ago

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