I cannot survive from burnout
I burned out two years ago, went through a divorce, and relocated to a new city. I live alone now and care for seven cats. Over the last two years, I’ve tried forcing discipline, making detailed plans, and restarting over and over. Despite this, I’m still carrying significant debt. My main struggle is staying focused on paid work. I’m constantly building and working on my own side projects, but I…
The author of this account burned out two years ago, subsequently went through a divorce and moved to a new city. Currently living alone, the individual is responsible for caring for seven cats. Despite making efforts to instill discipline, developing detailed plans, and repeatedly starting over, the person remains burdened with considerable debt.
The primary difficulty lies in maintaining focus on paid work, as the author often finds themselves engrossed in various side projects rather than allocating time to client work. While the author's expertise allows them to secure clients, a lack of sustained effort results in losing them after a few months due to low productivity.
The author can devote only around 5-6 hours per week to client tasks, which has led to financial struggles and a sense of hopelessness about finding a resolution. Despite attempting conventional burnout remedies with minimal success, the individual begins to question whether burnout has become a cyclical pattern, an excuse, or a manifestation of self-sabotage.
Seeking advice from others who have faced similar challenges, the author hopes to discover a practical approach or routine that has proven effective.
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