Originally Posted by DamageX

Anyway, if what you do daily isn't vital, i.e. you rely on the results to pay your rent and put food on the table, just allow yourself a few weeks off. Fuck around on foruns, go out for drinks, stay up late watching movies, sleep all day etc. Do it without kicking yourself for it and you'll eventually feel VERY motivated to get back to work.

Either way, whichever of the suggestions in this thread you go for, bend over backwards to incorporate some exercise a few times a week. Jog, take fast walls, go to the gym, play ball with buddies, whatever's up your alley. But just do it at least three times a week. That'll help A TON with your fatigue, which, whether you realize it or not, is always a part of a burnout.

Originally Posted by Barefootsies

Been there.

How I managed to get out of it was as follows.

1. Cut your work day down to business hours. That also means little work on weekends.
2. Take a weekend trip away from the house. You and Mrs go and stay somewhere else a few nights.
3. Go on vacation. Again, do minimal or no work while gone.
4. Take breaks during the day as if you were at a normal job. Work 2 hours, 15 minute break. Lunch an hour, and when possible go somewhere else to eat versus sitting at computer. You need a chance of scenery.

You will find yourself rejuvenated and read to work once you get back. You will find yourself amped up in the morning to work knowing you are trying to get it all done before 5 or whenever your cut off time is. I also get up at 4-6AM every day. I am simply more productive than getting up at 8 or later.

Originally Posted by LouiseLloyd

Exercise before work

Gives me more energy, focus, increased concentration and mental clarity.