When burnout takes over.... - GoFuckYourself.com

Amputate Your Head · 06-03-2002, 05:32 PM

fuck.

burnout sucks. Period.

So whatta you do when it takes over? Best thing I've found is to get AWAY from the screen and get outside.... do something....... anything..... watch some TV... go surfing... do something other than compute or sit in front of the screen wasting time. Usually takes a few days to get the mindset back, but it's always worth the time away. The time is no doubt costly, but the results are always more than worth it.

Anyone got any other suggestions? Maybe some way to speed up this process?

foe · 06-03-2002, 05:33 PM

going outside for a run/walk really helps me or just goto sleep outside a lil.

vegasdude · 06-03-2002, 05:34 PM

a trip to the cinema and watch a good movie!

a night out with good food!

believe it or not but a good workout can do wonders!

Vegas

kenny · 06-03-2002, 05:35 PM

take a vacation

DX · 06-03-2002, 05:39 PM

Aside from everything you mentioned....

a long Quad ride up on the mountains, with plenty of beer.
a long boat ride, with plenty of beer.

both of which should be followed up by plenty of sleep... and a day or two of couch-potato-like behavior, with plenty of beer.

Graphics guys burn out easy.....

Amputate Your Head · 06-03-2002, 05:41 PM

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Originally posted by DX
followed up by plenty of sleep... and a day or two of couch-potato-like behavior, with plenty of beer.

did that...

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Originally posted by DX
Graphics guys burn out easy.....

yes we do....

Jamie · 06-03-2002, 05:43 PM

Go see a concert, sleep with a stripper. Works for me.

Or drive through the "nicest" housing development in your city. Driving through Beverly Hills works wonders.

kenny · 06-03-2002, 05:44 PM

It's better to burn out then to.... nevermind that doesn't apply in this case

Amputate Your Head · 06-03-2002, 05:48 PM

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Originally posted by Jamie
Go see a concert, sleep with a stripper. Works for me.

can't do that..... my girl would not be cool with that plan...

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Originally posted by Jamie
Or drive through the "nicest" housing development in your city. Driving through Beverly Hills works wonders.

I live in a luxury complex.... wouldn't help.

stangster · 06-03-2002, 05:51 PM

Burnout?

Just take another toke...

boneprone · 06-03-2002, 05:52 PM

gambling.

Nothing gets you back to focus faster than getting your asskicked on a large wager.

SERIOUS.

Beastiepoo · 06-03-2002, 05:55 PM

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Originally posted by boneprone
gambling.

Nothing gets you back to focus faster than getting your asskicked on a large wager.

SERIOUS.

Funnily enough I was about to suggest something similar. I always find a day out at the horse races rejuvinates me and puts me back in the mood to work. I don't know how accessible horse racing is in the 'States compared to Europe but if you can get there, give it a try. Especially if it is a nice day outside too.

mike503 · 06-03-2002, 05:59 PM

i hear you. today i am feeling burnt too. yuck.

Amputate Your Head · 06-03-2002, 06:02 PM

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Originally posted by boneprone
gambling.

tried that too.... but pimpdog wouldn't live up to the wager... so much for gambling. All done with that.

stangster · 06-03-2002, 06:05 PM

But seriously...

When I feel that way I just go to the local gun range. Just blast off about 300 rounds and watch your "whatever" go away.

I tell you one thing...it definitely keeps your mind off work for at least a couple of hours and most of the time, that's enough for me to revitalize my mind & motivation and get back to work.

Tylo · 06-03-2002, 06:07 PM

Man I know what your saying Amp. Im in burt mode now... I cant design for shit

kenny · 06-03-2002, 06:09 PM

Build a fantasy world inside your head to escape the real world

Amputate Your Head · 06-03-2002, 06:09 PM

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Originally posted by kenny
Build a fantasy world inside your head to escape the real world

dude... I live there.

Jamie · 06-03-2002, 06:10 PM

Seriously, working out, going out to a movie, taking a long drive, not touching your computers for a day or so.

Those are some things I do. Being away from the computer for a couple of days really helps. You can't wait to get back to work.

Steve · 06-03-2002, 06:11 PM

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Originally posted by Amputate Your Head
Anyone got any other suggestions? Maybe some way to speed up this process?

copious amounts of sex

that, and looking at the bills

kenny · 06-03-2002, 06:24 PM

move to a different location and change the enviroment around you

yys · 06-03-2002, 06:24 PM

When I get burned out I usually take off for a long weekend to a friends place who has a computer but really isn't interested in it and will tell me I'm fucked up when I try to check my stats or emails. Just get away from the computer and hang out with people who could care less about the internet; they'll help you keep your mind off your work and you'll came back at the end of the break rare'n to go and ready to make the $bling$bling$

I'm ready for one of these weekends because I've been getting major brain craps recently when I try too think up text for my ad's

pipp · 06-03-2002, 06:29 PM

If nothing that is suggested help's. Go se a doctor. Im dead serious. I got an apointment for tomorrow myself. NO BULLSHIT !

mike503 · 06-03-2002, 06:35 PM

hypnosis...

Fletch XXX · 06-03-2002, 06:39 PM

Magic Mountain.

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Hypo · 06-03-2002, 06:40 PM

I swim and workout daily - not in my home gym. That way you meet a lot of people, and the 2-3 hours spent that way keep the mind fresh. I also catch 2 movies a week. If I really freak out, I take a vacation abroad for a week, 3-4 times a year.

Naughty · 06-03-2002, 06:44 PM

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Originally posted by Hypo
I swim and workout daily - not in my home gym. That way you meet a lot of people, and the 2-3 hours spent that way keep the mind fresh. I also catch 2 movies a week. If I really freak out, I take a vacation abroad for a week, 3-4 times a year.

Sounds good.

nocostporn · 06-03-2002, 06:46 PM

sadly enough...I switch computers or something lol... I dont get burned out,even when i dont NEED to be on the PC I liek to be anyways,guess its developed into a hobby of sorts

Wiredoctor · 06-03-2002, 06:52 PM

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Originally posted by nocostporn
sadly enough...I switch computers or something lol... I dont get burned out,even when i dont NEED to be on the PC I liek to be anyways,guess its developed into a hobby of sorts

I thought it was only me..hehehehe ....But I do try to at least get out of the house a few hours a week.

DPlayMax · 06-03-2002, 06:55 PM

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Originally posted by Amputate Your Head
fuck.

burnout sucks. Period.

So whatta you do when it takes over? Best thing I've found is to get AWAY from the screen and get outside.... do something....... anything..... watch some TV... go surfing... do something other than compute or sit in front of the screen wasting time. Usually takes a few days to get the mindset back, but it's always worth the time away. The time is no doubt costly, but the results are always more than worth it.

Anyone got any other suggestions? Maybe some way to speed up this process?

well - making sure that you hit another 10,000 posts within the next month would be a good first step..

but seriously.. excercise - a few movies - paintball? a full day of sex with 2 of the best women you can buy.. hmmm.

cherrylula · 06-03-2002, 08:08 PM

Lots of drugs and alcohol.

Life is one big fucking party!

Learn to not differentiate between work and play... combine them and you will always have fun, and get shit done as well.

\m/

alias · 06-03-2002, 08:14 PM

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Originally posted by Tylo
Man I know what your saying Amp. Im in burt mode now... I cant design for shit

me too

pr0 · 06-03-2002, 08:16 PM

when burnout takes over...you consider joining the boneprone family.

just remember man, we all like you regardless, but sometimes we make silly decesions when we're burntout or drunk

06-03-2002, 05:32 PM	#1
Amputate Your Head There can be only one Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Somewhere else Posts: 39,075	When burnout takes over.... fuck. burnout sucks. Period. So whatta you do when it takes over? Best thing I've found is to get AWAY from the screen and get outside.... do something....... anything..... watch some TV... go surfing... do something other than compute or sit in front of the screen wasting time. Usually takes a few days to get the mindset back, but it's always worth the time away. The time is no doubt costly, but the results are always more than worth it. Anyone got any other suggestions? Maybe some way to speed up this process? __________________ SIG TOO BIG

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Jamie Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: CelebPay.com Posts: 2,517	Go see a concert, sleep with a stripper. Works for me. Or drive through the "nicest" housing development in your city. Driving through Beverly Hills works wonders. __________________ CelebPay: Promote Celebrity Reviews i/c/q - :1851935

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kenny Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 7,245	It's better to burn out then to.... nevermind that doesn't apply in this case __________________ 7

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foe Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: CT Posts: 5,246	going outside for a run/walk really helps me or just goto sleep outside a lil.

06-03-2002, 05:39 PM	#5
DX Feed me coffee. Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Massafuckingchusetts Posts: 1,128	Aside from everything you mentioned.... a long Quad ride up on the mountains, with plenty of beer. a long boat ride, with plenty of beer. both of which should be followed up by plenty of sleep... and a day or two of couch-potato-like behavior, with plenty of beer. Graphics guys burn out easy.....

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06-03-2002, 06:05 PM	#15
stangster Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,126	But seriously... When I feel that way I just go to the local gun range. Just blast off about 300 rounds and watch your "whatever" go away. I tell you one thing...it definitely keeps your mind off work for at least a couple of hours and most of the time, that's enough for me to revitalize my mind & motivation and get back to work. __________________ Never give up.. Never surrender.

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Jamie Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: CelebPay.com Posts: 2,517	Seriously, working out, going out to a movie, taking a long drive, not touching your computers for a day or so. Those are some things I do. Being away from the computer for a couple of days really helps. You can't wait to get back to work. __________________ CelebPay: Promote Celebrity Reviews i/c/q - :1851935

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yys Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,922	When I get burned out I usually take off for a long weekend to a friends place who has a computer but really isn't interested in it and will tell me I'm fucked up when I try to check my stats or emails. Just get away from the computer and hang out with people who could care less about the internet; they'll help you keep your mind off your work and you'll came back at the end of the break rare'n to go and ready to make the $bling$bling$ I'm ready for one of these weekends because I've been getting major brain craps recently when I try too think up text for my ad's Last edited by yys; 06-03-2002 at 06:26 PM..

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pipp Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Where the sun don't shine Posts: 1,185	If nothing that is suggested help's. Go se a doctor. Im dead serious. I got an apointment for tomorrow myself. NO BULLSHIT !

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Hypo So Fucking Banned Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,104	I swim and workout daily - not in my home gym. That way you meet a lot of people, and the 2-3 hours spent that way keep the mind fresh. I also catch 2 movies a week. If I really freak out, I take a vacation abroad for a week, 3-4 times a year.

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nocostporn Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,228	sadly enough...I switch computers or something lol... I dont get burned out,even when i dont NEED to be on the PC I liek to be anyways,guess its developed into a hobby of sorts __________________ CashTheChecks.com -coming soon- "Exclusive sites for Exclusive Webmasters" ICQ-119966868,add me first don't message

06-03-2002, 08:08 PM	#31
cherrylula lol Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 15,969	Lots of drugs and alcohol. Life is one big fucking party! Learn to not differentiate between work and play... combine them and you will always have fun, and get shit done as well. \m/

06-03-2002, 08:16 PM	#33
pr0 rockin tha trailerpark Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: ~Coastal~ Posts: 23,088	when burnout takes over...you consider joining the boneprone family. just remember man, we all like you regardless, but sometimes we make silly decesions when we're burntout or drunk