Comments on: Lethargy

By: James R

James R — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:51:46 +0000

Hi Matthew,

Been there done that. And will presumably do it again a few times in my life. The only advice I can offer, as others have also, is, if at all possible, walk away from the computer for a bit. You will know when it is time to return.

If you really can’t get away, then a physical activity would really help. Assuming you don’t already do some sort of daily physical exercise, I would strongly recommend you start. Running, walking, karate, swimming… what ever. Get out every day for an hour or two. Its peaceful at 5am ;-)

Hopefully you won’t read this for a few weeks while your brain takes a breather from the internet.

By: Gunnar

Gunnar — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:17:56 +0000

Time out, do something that you enjoyed when you were a "kid", realize it sucks and come back…

Or raise a family, and realize what your priorities really are, then you’ll get 8 hrs done in 2 – and smile afterwards (yes, sex in "reverse" :P)

By: Joe Devon

Joe Devon — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:19:11 +0000

Yeah, definitely know the feeling. A run or even a walk every single morning helps a lot. The outdoors is medicine for the soul. Keeps you in good health and you find yourself drifting to plans as you exercise.

By: Lauren Reagan

Lauren Reagan — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:43:15 +0000

It’s all just a matter of time, time heals all.
Lauren

By: Pete Dobbs

Pete Dobbs — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:34:13 +0000

I feel similar after every big project. I usually recover by spending a few months concentrating on getting outdoors – running, climbing, cycling. Anything to recharge my soul!

By: Chuck Burgess

Chuck Burgess — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:57:17 +0000

Feeling that way is a sign it’s time for me to "relax" for a while with some reading. Be it fiction, non-fiction, or even technical stuff, it’s a more relaxing way for me to recharge. It takes my mind of my lack of motivation, and keeps my "resting" conscious occupied in an enjoyable way while giving my subconscious the time it needs to sort out why _it_ is causing the lethargy. The motivation is indeed going to return… the only question in the meantime is how much you want to let yourself focus on its lack.

And have a drink for me at tek ;-) I’ll be watching the Twitter traffic, pretending to be there ;-)

By: Fronobulax

Fronobulax — Tue, 12 May 2009 03:40:26 +0000

Chill out. Sit back and take a rest. Do something that doesn’t involve a computer or an internet connection. The projects will still be there when you are rejuvenated. How about reducing the stack of books to be read (and don’t start with a tech book)?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 10 May 2009 17:39:30 +0000

I know *exactly* what you are talking about and I have to agree with Jared’s advice. Many times I have felt like that and what usually fixed it was to do something else for a while — maybe even completely remove yourself from the whole realm of technology whenever possible: try out some new things…. gardening, cooking, etc. Those seems to "aerate" my brain and after a few weeks (sometimes a month or two) I just wake up or get an idea and wham, it all comes back to me.

By: Lee

Lee — Sun, 10 May 2009 08:50:34 +0000

Hi friend, I have felt like this many a time. Just sitting there staring at your website looking for inspiration and motivation.

What i normally do is ask some of my friends if they would like something creating to help them along. Or if they have any fun project ideas.

This normally helps me out and also your helping a friend out too.

By: Rob...

Rob... — Sun, 10 May 2009 08:26:20 +0000

I felt exactly the same way after Zend Framework in Action and spent a month or three doing not a lot with my spare time. I needed the relaxation time.

Regards,

Rob…