Exactly what is a burnout? - PSO-World.com Forums

ZaiV2 · 01-24-2006, 06:51 PM

This is in the sense of students who work their asses off and lose their drive. Also, how can a burnout get back on track?

ABDUR101 · 01-24-2006, 07:05 PM

Burning out happens to everyone, with anything.

To get back on track, I'd recommend a break from whatever you're doing, so you don't have a mental breakdown. Then, you re-evaluate your goals and aim, and either get back in the groove(maybe with some alteration so you don't get so easily burnt out) or set in a different direction.

Neith · 01-24-2006, 07:14 PM

I know what you mean- the best way to stop it that I've found is to vary my tasks. For example, with my project I'm doing, I do a couple of hours in 3DS Max modelling my city, then get a drink and do a little of the accompanying report. After another hour or so, I'll go back into the model again.

Although, to be honest, I'm of the kind who leaves everything till last minute.

ZaiV2 · 01-24-2006, 07:15 PM

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind.

Kent · 01-24-2006, 09:47 PM

Clear your mind, play some tetris, or something else you can really get into (I'm kinda weird when it comes to getting into something...).

When you're satisfied and refreshed, take a short break (water, coffee, whatever), and try working again.

Zelutos · 01-24-2006, 10:02 PM

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* Burnout A psychological term for the experience of long-term exhaustion and diminished interest, especially in one's career.
* A burnout, spinning the wheels on a vehicle so that they smoke. See also Blowout.
* Burnout, an arcade style racing game series created by UK games company Criterion Games, with a notable emphasis on dangerous driving and crashes.
* Burnout may also refer to the punk rock band, Burnout.

Do whatever relaxes you....or go to sleep o.o

Dhylec · 01-24-2006, 10:20 PM

Take a break, long or short doesn't matter. Just relax & get your mind of it, whatever way you can. A stressed mind is unproductive, unless you can work well under pressure.

* Burnout A psychological term for the experience of long-term exhaustion and diminished interest, especially in one's career.
Heh, only if I knew I suffered from this back in my 2nd college year I could have found way to save my grades. ;]