I haven't burned out, but I've been close. There was a time a few years back when I was working a lot, traveling a lot, trying to watch activities with my kids, making time for my wife, and more. While I have had stretches were I feel like that (like the last month), usually I have calm periods that balance my out. Across about 18 months, I realized I hadn't gotten enough breaks and worked with my boss to lighten the load.

During the last 18 months under the pandemic, I've had a few busy times, and some stress, but overall, I've managed to cope well. My coping tips have helped, and I've made a conscious effort to demand less of myself and slow down. It helps that I work for a UK company that values balance and tries to ensure employees work hard, but not too hard. While I  sometimes struggle and get very busy, I do get to balance that out and relax at times.

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