Comments on: Burning Out.. And Rekindling The Fire http://portagemedia.com/socialcommentary/2010/01/19/burning-out-and-rekindling-the-fire/ Social Media, Online Marketing, and You Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:33:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Nikki Stephan http://portagemedia.com/socialcommentary/2010/01/19/burning-out-and-rekindling-the-fire/comment-page-1/#comment-316 Nikki Stephan Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:53:04 +0000 http://portagemedia.com/socialcommentary/?p=474#comment-316 Excellent suggestions, Jeremiah. I'm all for #3. It reminds me of the Lemonade Movie (http://www.lemonademovie.com/). It's a bit different because the people featured lost their jobs and then pursued their passions. But once they took the time to figure out what they were passionate about, then acted upon those passions, they realized what it was they were missing in life. People become burned out because they've lost the ability to evenly distribute the time they spend on work and life. Reflection and refocusing are key to regaining that balance. Excellent suggestions, Jeremiah. I’m all for #3. It reminds me of the Lemonade Movie (http://www.lemonademovie.com/). It’s a bit different because the people featured lost their jobs and then pursued their passions. But once they took the time to figure out what they were passionate about, then acted upon those passions, they realized what it was they were missing in life.

People become burned out because they’ve lost the ability to evenly distribute the time they spend on work and life. Reflection and refocusing are key to regaining that balance.

]]> By: Jenna http://portagemedia.com/socialcommentary/2010/01/19/burning-out-and-rekindling-the-fire/comment-page-1/#comment-313 Jenna Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:53:31 +0000 http://portagemedia.com/socialcommentary/?p=474#comment-313 This is a great post! I guess I'm relating to it most because I was recently laid (layed?) off work and I'm doing my best to stay positive (it's hard!) and re-evaluate. It's a nice reminder that I can look for the things that I want and that I don't necessarily have to find them all right now and all at once. The only thing I know right now is that I'm enjoying and I'm useful to the rescue I volunteer with, so that's what I'm focusing on (in between all the cover letters, resume tweaks and online applications). If I keep my focus on the dogs I foster, I feel useful and much more motivated to go after the jobs I want. I'll find work, somewhere, but for now, I'm staying busy with Homeward Bound and keeping my mind off of the bills and stress to come. Thanks for reminding me that this is all ok and that I'm not the only one stuck in a rut! This is a great post! I guess I’m relating to it most because I was recently laid (layed?) off work and I’m doing my best to stay positive (it’s hard!) and re-evaluate. It’s a nice reminder that I can look for the things that I want and that I don’t necessarily have to find them all right now and all at once. The only thing I know right now is that I’m enjoying and I’m useful to the rescue I volunteer with, so that’s what I’m focusing on (in between all the cover letters, resume tweaks and online applications). If I keep my focus on the dogs I foster, I feel useful and much more motivated to go after the jobs I want. I’ll find work, somewhere, but for now, I’m staying busy with Homeward Bound and keeping my mind off of the bills and stress to come. Thanks for reminding me that this is all ok and that I’m not the only one stuck in a rut!

]]> By: Dave Peckens http://portagemedia.com/socialcommentary/2010/01/19/burning-out-and-rekindling-the-fire/comment-page-1/#comment-312 Dave Peckens Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:30:04 +0000 http://portagemedia.com/socialcommentary/?p=474#comment-312 This exact scenario has happened to me multiple times in several "careers". I've come to realize that maybe I've either not tapped the one true source for income and enjoyment... Or I never will. So I agree with your tips listed above, particularly the part about consulting mentors. But more to the point, I plan to advise my own children to FIND mentors first. Interview and talk with those already in a chosen field before investing precious time (sometimes years) towards a craft. Ultimately, life is a about the journey and I feel we should go easier on ourselves as we remember and grow. This exact scenario has happened to me multiple times in several “careers”. I’ve come to realize that maybe I’ve either not tapped the one true source for income and enjoyment… Or I never will.

So I agree with your tips listed above, particularly the part about consulting mentors. But more to the point, I plan to advise my own children to FIND mentors first. Interview and talk with those already in a chosen field before investing precious time (sometimes years) towards a craft.

Ultimately, life is a about the journey and I feel we should go easier on ourselves as we remember and grow.

]]> By: K.J. http://portagemedia.com/socialcommentary/2010/01/19/burning-out-and-rekindling-the-fire/comment-page-1/#comment-308 K.J. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:24:26 +0000 http://portagemedia.com/socialcommentary/?p=474#comment-308 jer.. this is why I read you. you're willing to share and give tips that are helpful. smart as always. my tip is to remember what is really important. for me, its the people. I can't tell u how important my friends and family are, and if work is hell I know it's always just temporary as this will pass. I can make tomorrow better if I want to. jer..

this is why I read you. you’re willing to share and give tips that are helpful. smart as always.

my tip is to remember what is really important. for me, its the people. I can’t tell u how important my friends and family are, and if work is hell I know it’s always just temporary as this will pass. I can make tomorrow better if I want to.

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