I've been drifting away from this blog lately. I apologize for neglecting to respond to comments. Getting ready for exams is draining me. I try to do fun things and enjoy good moments when I'm not studying, but I find it difficult. I'm exhausted. I'm frustrated. I have so much creative energy for the things I love to do, but can't prioritize right now.
Sigurd says that the feeling of being burnt out doesn't come from being overworked. It comes when you start to doubt whether all the work you are doing is worth it.
Good luck with your exams!!! I totally agree with Sigurd regarding burn out. I suffer that at work a lot.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Susi. He's absolutely right about that!
DeleteJust think about when exams are over though. What a great feeling! I always disliked having back to back finals, as many as 3 in a day but once they were over it was SOO nice! Then you can celebrate :)
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about the blog until your exams are over - if you are tired you need to focus on the most important thing. The blog will still be here when it's all over and your readers will still be here too. Lovely photo! I love poppies. And good luck with your exams. xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful pop of color! And don't worry, we have all been there and we'll all be waiting until you get back. Take it easy, focus on your studies and reducing your stress. When you get more free time it'll be easier to blog again!
ReplyDeletelove love poppies!
ReplyDeletejust know that it is times like these that remind you how much you love the other things so you won't take it all for granted later when you have all the creative time in the world. :)
Hugs.
It's ok. Take a break. Or don't take a break, but just post ... whenever. Don't let this be an added pressure. It won't be any fun that way anyway! :)
ReplyDeleteYou know it's ok. I know exactly how you feel, keeping up with the comments was exactly what became too much for me. You start blogging because you love what you do (being creative) and comments kinda seem to take over after a while. I hope you don't feel the pressure too much and get to do what you love.
ReplyDeleteSometimes you have to ask yourself what you started it for. I still love it, though. I just wish I could do so much more photography and painting all the time... :)
DeleteStå på videre! Kjenner følelsen så altfor godt.. Men tror vi må bli flinkere på å sette av en time eller to ila dagen der vi kobler ut, med god samvittighet, og gjør noe vi liker. Interessant og tankevekkende sitat av Sigurd, likte det godt!
ReplyDeleteLykke til med eksamensforberedelsene!
I like Sigurd take on it... damn that self doubt!!! But I'm sure you will feel MUCH better when your exams are over... good luck xxx :)
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with your exams Anna; in the great scheme of things they will be over soon and then you can make some decisions with clarity.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is very, very nice! I love it:)
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, such a beautiful photo you have captured!
ReplyDeleteSecondly, I feel empty from time to time too, it happens with creative people. We cannot force ourselves.In these times, you can read the blogs/books or see artworks/photography of other creative people. this will charge you up.
But finish your exam first. Forget blogging for a while if you can and come back refreshed.
The quotation by Sigurd is so real.
love,
Sanghamitra
These colors are breathtaking.
ReplyDeletetake your time sweetie and go easy on yourself,
ReplyDeletebeautiful poppy!
Oh no, I hope you start to feel more positive soon. These times can be difficult to overcome, but I do find that when I'm exhausted I feel horrible about everything. Sometimes a tiny break from it all and a really good nights rest can do wonders. Good luck with getting back to good feelings. x
ReplyDeleteI love the flower, Anna! ;) Don't worry about the blog. :) We're still here after your exam's over! ♥
ReplyDeleteGood luck Anna. May that beautiful orange flower help to focus you. Thanks for sharing that observation about burn out. I will store that for use in my education sessions on leadership x
ReplyDeletemmmm super pretty!! =) I found your blog via Carlotta's... love it! Your style is so fresh and beautiful. =) I'll be praying your exams go amazingly!!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet of you! Thank you :)
DeleteI feel as though all your posts are so poignant and real. I love it.
ReplyDeleteKeep writing. Keep shining.
Kate
myvanillawardrobe.blogspot.com
I think most of us comment because we want to say, "Hi! I was here! And I like to look at the pretty pictures you post!" We (or at least I) don't need individual replies! Good luck on exams. I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying beautiful moments AT ALL during exam time, even if photographing and posting them takes up too much energy!
ReplyDeleteThose poppies are beautiful. They are definitely one of my favorite flowers. I hope you keep posting more pictures of nature and scenery, I think it's just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAnd Norway looks awesome! ;D
Thank you, Cassie! I definitely will! Thank you for following along.
DeleteI agree with most of these comments, haah! Good luck with everything, don't worry or stress about blogging or not blogging. We will all be here! :)
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