Burn out: a thread. I had high hopes for this Easter break + a to do list as long as my arm. One week is gone and apart from examining I& #39;ve done nothing on that list. I& #39;ve been tired every day, detached from work and choosing to stay indoors rather than socialising.

Every term I get to a point where I think & #39;just get to the break& #39; but I realise now I& #39;m already burnt out before that. In the previous term - there were lots of things happening in my personal life. I think we sometimes forget that there can be a strain in both parts that lead to

stress, anxiety & depression. Yes my life is great but I get frustrated and annoyed when I& #39;m not as motivated as I know my true self to be. These are all signs of burn out. I& #39;ve made conscious choices since we finished school to improve my future because I& #39;m tired of this pattern

I& #39;m certain I& #39;m not the only person or teacher to feel this way but here& #39;s something I& #39;ve repeated to myself - & #39;It& #39;s ok to rest. It& #39;s ok to stop. It& #39;s ok to say no. Do not feel guilty - you come first& #39; https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❤" title="Rotes Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Rotes Herz">