How do you combat burnout? - Page 2

beppe · 08-07-2010, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PKFFW

... reading burnout is when you are reading so much that even though you are enjoying your books you just don't want to read anymore.
PKFFW

Extensively. I never experienced burnouts when so much is referred to hours, or pages.

Intensively. I experience the need for a reset if so much is referred to a very intense book. Last occurrence the Western trilogy of Cormac McCarthy. After each I had to wait that the metabolites would be flushed out from my system. I stayed away from reading for a while and then picked up few light things, before finding the appetite for more of the same intoxicating story telling.

Shipping news had a similar effect, and it does every time that I read it again.

DixieGal · 08-07-2010, 05:42 PM

Shipping News certainly a good one.

beppe · 08-07-2010, 05:44 PM

@ Ea. Hi, up there on those soft clouds.

You got quite a good combination of numbers and esergum (script around coins, here over the picture)

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Quite an exemple of Danish design! My compliments.

PS yesterday the umbrella, to day on top of the clouds. Beautiful

Blue Tyson · 08-07-2010, 10:10 PM

You just go do something else that you want to do for a while, and don't worry about it. You'll come back to it when you get the itch again.

DaringNovelist · 08-07-2010, 10:55 PM

I'm another who sometimes reads voraciously on a single series until burnout, but I've learned over the years to pace myself.

I have also suffered from overall reading burnout, because I've had jobs as a script reader and story judge, and also because I'm a writer, and I use the same part of my brain for reading and writing. (Long extended writing sessions can completely burn me out for reading.)

When I've got to get away from reading/writing, I can sometimes take a break by listening to music or if the burnout isn't too bad, watching movies. But usually I just have to throw myself into some practical hands on real life thing - like cleaning out the basement, or some major project at the day job.

Camille

David71 · 08-08-2010, 12:38 AM

I tend to also listen to and play music quite a bit and I enjoy watching movies so I just indulge in either of those activities when I'm not in the mood for reading.

Physical activity will also do the trick. Working out or doing house or yard work usually makes sitting down to read a very nice alternative.

Kali Yuga · 08-08-2010, 03:36 PM

This oughta fix you.

Sydney's Mom · 08-08-2010, 03:42 PM

I regularly change what I read (romances to gory slasher books, etc), but I still do change my relaxation activity. It can be TV (True Blood or the news), compter, knitting (I am on track to complete 500 hours of charity knitting!) and reading. Reading should be my primary train activity, but I have been bringing my knitting bag. But I read every night before bed - usually an hour or two. Right now I am reading Sarah Palin's Going Rogue. Did you know she thinks she is an intellectual?

foreverjuly · 08-08-2010, 03:59 PM

I'm sorry to hear you've been having a hard time, PKFFW. For me, it's extremely important to use my body as much as I use my mind. I recommend being active, which should complement your reading and invigorate both. It'll mix up your day a little big to go for a jog or play a sport you enjoy and then rest up with a book you've earned afterward. Getting lots of sleep helps too!

Lady Fitzgerald · 08-08-2010, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sydney's Mom

...Right now I am reading Sarah Palin's Going Rogue. Did you know she thinks she is an intellectual?

PKFFW · 08-08-2010, 06:59 PM

It's nice to hear I'm not the only one who occasionally gets burnt out. I know once I burn off some excess energy and clear my head things will go back to normal.

Usually I change up what I'm reading but every now and then I think I just get burnt out by too much reading regardless of what it is I am reading. Like now, I'm loving the book I'm currently reading but the thought of actually sitting down and reading anything at all just doesn't interest me. Maybe it's restless leg syndrome?

Cheers,
PKFFW

DaringNovelist · 08-08-2010, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PKFFW

I'm loving the book I'm currently reading but the thought of actually sitting down and reading anything at all just doesn't interest me. Maybe it's restless leg syndrome?

I read on my feet a lot. I'll lean on the counter or pace the room. I spend so much time sitting, I really feel better when I do that. (I also often move my laptop into the kitchen and work standing at the counter, too.)

Camille

08-07-2010, 05:44 PM	#18
beppe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,161 Karma: 81026524 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Italy Device: Kindle3, Ipod4, IPad2	@ Ea. Hi, up there on those soft clouds. You got quite a good combination of numbers and esergum (script around coins, here over the picture) Quite an exemple of Danish design! My compliments. PS yesterday the umbrella, to day on top of the clouds. Beautiful

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DaringNovelist Addict Posts: 197 Karma: 1010202 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: iPod Touch	I'm another who sometimes reads voraciously on a single series until burnout, but I've learned over the years to pace myself. I have also suffered from overall reading burnout, because I've had jobs as a script reader and story judge, and also because I'm a writer, and I use the same part of my brain for reading and writing. (Long extended writing sessions can completely burn me out for reading.) When I've got to get away from reading/writing, I can sometimes take a break by listening to music or if the burnout isn't too bad, watching movies. But usually I just have to throw myself into some practical hands on real life thing - like cleaning out the basement, or some major project at the day job. Camille

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David71 Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 12 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ashland, AL Device: Kindle Touch	I tend to also listen to and play music quite a bit and I enjoy watching movies so I just indulge in either of those activities when I'm not in the mood for reading. Physical activity will also do the trick. Working out or doing house or yard work usually makes sitting down to read a very nice alternative.

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Kali Yuga Professional Contrarian Posts: 2,045 Karma: 3289631 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kindle 4 No Touchie	This oughta fix you.

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Sydney's Mom Wizard Posts: 2,895 Karma: 6995721 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Idaho, on the side of a mountain Device: Kindle Oasis, Fire 3d Gen and 5th Gen and Samsung Tab S	I regularly change what I read (romances to gory slasher books, etc), but I still do change my relaxation activity. It can be TV (True Blood or the news), compter, knitting (I am on track to complete 500 hours of charity knitting!) and reading. Reading should be my primary train activity, but I have been bringing my knitting bag. But I read every night before bed - usually an hour or two. Right now I am reading Sarah Palin's Going Rogue. Did you know she thinks she is an intellectual?

08-08-2010, 03:59 PM	#24
foreverjuly Crank Up The Awesome! Posts: 315 Karma: 708054 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Japan Device: Kindle, Nook, iPhone	I'm sorry to hear you've been having a hard time, PKFFW. For me, it's extremely important to use my body as much as I use my mind. I recommend being active, which should complement your reading and invigorate both. It'll mix up your day a little big to go for a jog or play a sport you enjoy and then rest up with a book you've earned afterward. Getting lots of sleep helps too!

08-08-2010, 06:59 PM	#26
PKFFW Wizard Posts: 3,681 Karma: 28297636 Join Date: Dec 2008 Device: BeBook, Sony PRS-T1, Kobo H2O	It's nice to hear I'm not the only one who occasionally gets burnt out. I know once I burn off some excess energy and clear my head things will go back to normal. Usually I change up what I'm reading but every now and then I think I just get burnt out by too much reading regardless of what it is I am reading. Like now, I'm loving the book I'm currently reading but the thought of actually sitting down and reading anything at all just doesn't interest me. Maybe it's restless leg syndrome? Cheers, PKFFW

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