Screen Sick & A Week Of Anger

in travel •  7 years ago  (edited)

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When To Get Away

We are all toiling away for something. Happiness. Money. Satisfaction. Freedom. Whatever the object is it will require work that may take a toll on your health in the process of obtaining it. Yes even the things we actually enjoy. Still dealing with sickness and then feeling the onslaught of screen lag, I made a decision to escape for a bit. I needed to get my eyes away from the screen and onto miles and miles of nature. We have to sometimes force ourselves to get way or otherwise our bodies will force us to instead. I have been in the position before where my body literally forced me to get away. It's called burnout. I have made up in my mind to not go back there, so I chose to escape instead.

But when do I get away? When you are starting to be more frustrated and upset than not then it's time. When working becomes your idol then it's time. When your health take a turn for the worse then it's time. You have to do you own self inventory in order to answer these questions. I encourage you to step away for a bit to regain some energy and refocus if you are in this situation. I feel much better now that I did that and it is back to my work and continuing to live out my purpose. If this is you I hope you would do the same if for nothing else but for the sake of your sanity. Much love.

Do you need to escape for a bit?

Do you enjoy the work you do?

Have you ever been burned out before?



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Wow thanks for this amazing post and reminder. Apart from going after all the good things of life, we should also ensure we have a good life and health. I just felt I should add this little tip.

There are some cardiovascular diseases around, like Stroke, and this actually doesn't start in a day. One must have been undergoing the risk factors over time, like excessive intake of cholesterol and saturated fat, excessive intake of raw salt, little or no exercise at all, Stress and excess intake of analgesics.

One must have also been experiencing sysptoms like anginal pectoris, perputation,Insomnia, numness of hands and feet, profuse sweating and constant dizziness. But when one doesn't take note and take care of all these, at the long-run, the end result is Stroke. And not only stroke, even artherioslerosis, coronary heart disease and heart-attack and so many others.

The simple preventive measures to all of these are Rest, Exercise and Diet.

Thanks for this beautiful post once again @humanearl

The domino effect. I will remember that

#smiles. Thank you

Do you need to escape for a bit?

Definitely yes. From time to time you need to give yourself a full rest. I think that being away from the daily bustle, a person charges his inner energy. It is best to spend time in nature.
I like what I do, but sometimes it's worth distracting. I like what I do, but sometimes it's worth resting. Good and productive work should be accompanied by the same good rest. Otherwise, there is a risk of "burn out".

Have you ever been burned out before?

Yes it happened to me. It feels like you feel very tired and depressed. Hard work brings us to the critical point and after this there is this unpleasant feeling and the state from which it is difficult to get rid of. If you do not do anything with it, then apathy can develop to everything around you. Burnout is something that should be avoided. Sooner or later, many face this. I think that this is a serious problem for modern people. So sometimes it's better to stop and give yourself time to rest. Do not allow burnout to become a horny and permanent condition.
Work in moderation and do not forget about rest. And most important is a positive attitude.

The balance between overwork and rest is a think line. I think it's crazy how all this technology was supposed to make life easier. It has but at the same time it has caused more stress and worry.

Man thanks for these words. It lifts me.

Get that break, man. Can't go without a rest forever. Glad you were able to take some time away. Hopefully you're feeling better and are recharged for the work ahead.

Yeah, I've gotten burned out before. Like you, I enjoy getting into nature, and when I do, it resets me. I'm able to go back and do more than I could before because I've been refreshed.

Recharge complete. You doing ok?

Good! And yeah, I'm doing fine. Been making progress getting through my list of things to do. That's been helping. It's been a lot of fighting through the burnout because things need to get done, but I'm doing well. Thanks for asking. :)

Good for you man. If you ever need to talk on a personal level. I'm on discord @HumanEarl

Thanks, man. Same here. I'm @themanwithnoname.

I often feel burned out. Thats why i try to change a lot in my life.

The possibility to earning my living trough art is a big motivation which always fires my enery up again.

Man you are an amazing artist. Every time I see your work it is inspiring. I hope doors open for your soon.

So do you only work on your art now or do you also have a traditional job?

Thank you for this kind words.

I worked lately as a removal man but quit because of feeling burned out and because of back pain. I work now in opportunity jobs but main focus is on trying to establish myself as a graphicdesigner.

There are so many unbelivible good artists out there and sometimes it look very dark for me. But how you said? Fight for what you love right? :)

Right! There's room for you as well. Be patient and stay at it. I believe in you.

I will be patient and i feel that i have more to share. Thank you!

  ·  7 years ago (edited)

At some point of human life, we get burned out, and what should be done next is to escape for a bit or take a break. It's now left for individual to decide on how he/she should take a break.
This is very important because, this would prevent sudden break down (maybe physically or mentally) and at end one is refreshed to be more efficient and thinking is done better!
Please do take very good care of yourself and we trust you to find a way out our dear friend!
A question I actually forgot to ask, on that post which gave room for us to ask you personal questions, please permit me to ask now:
What's your real name?

Simple. It's Earl. Hence my screen name. It means chieftan in the English language. I would love to know what my name means in an African language though.

You meant chieftain, right?
Chieftain is translated as:

  • Oloye (Yoruba/Nigeria).
  • Gidan (Hausa/Nigeria).
    At least, I know these two up there.
    Earl is indeed an adorable & beautiful name, would love to name a male child of mine, Earl.

That's dope. I knew someone named Aloye but I don't know if it means chieftain.

Hey brotha. I know the feeling. It is good to just get out and decompress and let your mind be free from the screen. can totally relate.

Hey are you in discord? My name is dnews in there :)

God bless you

Yepp I'm on discord. Just sent you a request. Thanks for the response too. I love your work man.

"Have you ever been burned out before?"

Yes! Too much lately... I even wrote something on that few days back if you'd like to check it out. I love the going away part, wish i could whenever i wanted, to clear out and start afresh!

I agree, it redeems sanity. I love your way of unwinding. I want you back 100%, so please take care of you. Have a fun time away!

Let me go check that out. Sorry I plan on getting around to peopl's pages again soon but I have been ridiculously busy. Thanks for letting me know what your wrote. Also thanks sis for the encouragement.

No that's totally fine. You deserve more.. People like you kill my excuses and keep me burning my fuel gladly on steemit.

@humanearl, Absolutely brilliant philosophy discussion here. Peoples must require to working process for take money, happiness, satisfaction and wealth. We very tired with our busy working. We all need a little rest and relaxation once in awhile. And, more importantly, taking a break is a good thing. Some studies show that increased vacation time can actually boost your workplace productivity. Many people desperately pine for a vacation all year long, hoping to finally escape the stress of work. I met lot of foreign travelers in my country and ask them, why you travel around. I'm no surprise their answer. They want only stress free with see nature locations. In fact, Nature gives up massive opportunity to relax our busy mind.

Do you enjoy the work you do?

I'm never love every aspect of your work. Decide how we will approach our job in a way that maximizes the time and energy that us expand on those tasks or goals.

Have you ever been burned out before?

Yep..seriously burned out with ma working before and currently as the same. When I burn out at work, I feel diminished, like a part of myself has gone into hiding.

I believe that rest in spurts can increase productivity. There's truth in that. We can't work forever non-stop.

Burnout is no fun at all. I wish for your recovery. Please get your mind and body some rest. I know the feeling.

@humanearl,
Actually I am not enjoying from what I am doing! But I am working to make a better future! My purpose is leaving the job in 2020! To make that dream true I am trying my best on STEEMIT and in RL as well!
For me, I feel enough now!

Cheers~

Keep at it. I have a quote for you that is my favorite:

It's true that we need a rest sometimes, better yet everyday. Take time to have a rest for a better health. Let's not abuse ourselves in the sense that we're overworking, over thinking, because if you do you'll be stressed out and worse you'll get sick. So better yet, have time to relax our mind and body in order for us to have a healthy living.

Thanks @humanearl for this reminder article. 😇

Oh and I know that feeling all too well. Thanks for the reminder.

I get where you're coming from. I suffered from the same consequences when I was active a 's a freelance graphic designer. Everything was great, nice clients, great satisfaction rate etc but my creative mind was being exhausted. At those times I' d like to head to my grandparents (they live in nature) to relax and decompress.

Do you still do graphic design?

I still do but not nearly as intensive as I did a couple years ago. Now I mainly work for myself (e.g. Making t-shirt designs and selling them online).

Very good post @humanearl, your words can always be a very good motivation for the crowd. Whatever we do in this world must have a goal and always be optimistic in doing all that. Because to succeed it takes a very big struggle. In my opinion, most importantly, we must stay focused on one goal and never give up before we get all of it, despite having many challenges. If we stay focused on one goal, I'm sure we can get all that. Thanks for sharing and hope you have a wonderful day ... :)

Nowadays it is harder than ever to stay focused. So many distraction and busy-ness.

I totally agree.... All Work and no play, they say "makes Jack a dull dude". So at some points in our life when it feels like we are over the edge, the best therapy would be to BURNOUT. Thumbs up @humanearl, I gat you real good!!

One of the best books I have ever read is a book made just for workaholics. It's called Play It Away. Amazing read bro.

Many people are unhappy with their work and their place in life. But this very job provides us with everything necessary and satisfies our needs. You have to believe that you will find your place in life, where you will be happy. Therefore, yes, I think everyone had such a feeling that he wanted to quit everything and just run away in an unknown direction.I did not have a feeling of scorching, but sometimes I'm overwhelmed from the inside.

I remember when I just wanted to throw in the towel and escape to a mountain range somewhere. I was so miserable. Where I am now is a night and day difference. I hope people start waking up and leaving the matrix.

Yes, we also need a break sometimes, don't just focus on one thing. Sometimes we need to relaxed our mind and recharged ourselves by going out, because this will help us keep our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual status healthier.

Words of wisdom @maane

Mine is kinda strange. I need to get away.
Not just escape but go faraway cos the government here is driving the citizens crazy. Have you heard or seen a monkey swallowing $150,000. That is what we hear on the news here when questions were asked about a missing fund, a monkey was accused of stealing the cash

Wow that's crazy I'm sorry.

Real crazy. If i think of it. I feel like walking 2 miles

Whaaat!? Where do you live if you don't mind me asking?

Nigeria @humanearl.
Another one happened again, 110 girls were kidnapped from a boarding school. The girls were kidnapped with nothing with but the same terrorist returned all the girls and they came back with luggage.
Now I wonder, were the girls really kidnapped or they went on Excursion. It was rumoured that the government paid £20 million for their release. Another lie to siphon tax payers money. I wish to leave this country and start a new life somewhere else. Away from this

Where would you go?

Any country outside Africa and Asia. And gives me the chance to further my education(Msc)

I think not all the results of effort achieved with great effort, we need knowledge of the business we will do.
but I also believe the business will not betray the results.
effort will get great results and vice versa.
but they are all based on knowledge.
thank @humanearl

Yes combining the too is highly effective.

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Discussing about work, everyone must work to meet the needs of life, but in work will definitely experience the bored name but still have to work because it is an obligation and to meet the needs, inevitably have to keep working ..
Very good post @humanearl

It's part of the curse. We must toil by the sweat of our brow for our food.

to achieve a success we must sometimes escape from this place of origin to start a new thought with a new goal and forget all the past events to achieve a success.
Thanks for sharing @humanearl

I agree and this is at times much easier said than done.

a different perspective makes us tired and have to run. do not you think about it. our careers that live.akibat we can not face a short fatigue. while we still have plenty of time for it. think it's back on the way .

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  ·  7 years ago (edited)

@humanearl. You discussed a good aspect of life. Your post is always useful and motivational for all steamians.

More people should just take the time to give their minds, bodies, and spirits the proper rest.

Yes, I guess what we need in this world is Freedom. That's one thing we need to have in order to achieve happiness. You can never be happy if you're free.

Freedom is very elusive. I wonder why?

Do you notice how you can be enslaved to anything at the blink of an eye but freedom is like climbing mount everest in the coldest month with a weight vest on and blind at the same time. So elusive.

@humanearl - Sir I don't have a lot of professional experiences... Once I did, but now I'm not... I think I'm enjoying my life in this way... But it's stressful some times too Sir...

+W+

Go right ahead an enjoy it. Sometimes we do way to much. Good for you!

First thank your post,your meaning is really true.
we are working always and
getting more stress.But at the end nothing.
Some times we worked for others, not for ourselves.Finally acquired only sickness

In the words of the wise Solomon "We are striving for the wind"

Currently loving the work i do steemit has given the boost along and feeling the joy and love from around keeps me going that's the boost i was requiring from the start :)

I love hearing stuff like this. When you can find something to enjoy it just melts so much stress and tension. I'm truly happy for you.

The world is getting hotter, the wish and dream are going to be increased, guiding human become a kind of a robot since we forget the right of the body.

Robots are among us. We have to wake up.

Well buddy will sure keep that in mind !When to get to notice to take a break !

Do that. It's very necessary!

Yes sure will !

I often go to the park near where I live to escape when it gets warmer. I can’t wait to do that this spring/summer

MY favorite times of the year to go outside are spring and fall. Just amazing weather.

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