What You’re Probably Getting Wrong About Burnout

Sometimes, fighting the feeling can be as straightforward as redefining it

“burnt matches” by areta ekarafi/Flickr

Inevitably, every few months, I’ll follow the demands of a creative career and a tough schedule straight into an energy crash. I find myself totally zapped, at a complete loss for story ideas or inspiration. “I need a break,” I’ll tell my friends. “I’m burnt…