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DIANE HUGHES • NASHVILLE, TN
WRITER, EDITOR, CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL

Blogger burnout: Refilling your empty vessel

4/15/2012

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empty vessel
When you've given all you have, it's hard to keep on giving. That's why I took a short hiatus from blogging to (a) go on vacation (b) deal with household calamities (hail damage to car and house; a ruptured water heater) and (c) just to chill and refill after a months-long freelance project. 

Each of us is a vessel, a conduit, bringing our own unique talent to the world — whatever that may be. But it's hard to pour out anything to share with the world when your vessel is empty. Sometimes you need to allow yourself time to rest and recharge — and refill.

How does one refill? I believe it's by engaging in whatever allows YOU to find enjoyment and a sense of self. Whether that's gardening, photography, listening to music, going for a hike, taking a vacation or taking time to reconnect with good friends, refilling the vessel is different for each person. 

So, if you're feeling a bit harried, take a break. Then you'll come back to the work you need to do with fresh eyes and new ideas. And if that means taking a month away from your blog, I believe the people who care about what you have to say will still be here to listen ... when you're ready to speak.

Thanks for listening, er, reading. And if the gauge on your vessel is getting near empty, take time to engage in what you love and start refilling it today.


How's the level on your vessel today? How do you refill? Do you feel guilty when you take a break to recharge? Please share your thoughts and observations in the Comments below.

P.S. to my writer friends: The long-overdue grammar/writing blog is now up. Please check out my first post.

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5 Comments
Laura Zera link
4/15/2012 04:27:43 pm

Yes, your approach would probably work better than banging my head against my desk. Actually, I'm getting better at giving myself permission to take breaks, not only away from writing but offline completely. No Twitter, no email, no Facebook. It does wonders.

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Diane Hughes link
4/17/2012 01:22:54 pm

I agree, Laura. I think an occasional break from social media is good for the soul. It's easy to get burned out from trying to keep up. Here's hoping you find the balance you seek. :-)

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Darlene Steelman link
4/25/2012 09:00:23 pm

So glad I happened onto your blog - I wish I remember how I got here! I am pretty burnt out at this point.. I think I will take the first five days of May off from blogging and all things tech related.
Thanks for the inspiration. :)

Great blog!

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Diane Hughes link
4/26/2012 04:42:38 am

You are welcome, Darlene. Thanks so much for stopping by and taking time to comment. I'm glad my observations have given you the "permission" you need to take a break. I hope it helps and that you come back to your work with a fresh perspective.

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Danny Winters link
7/10/2022 08:57:41 am

Lovely blog you have heree

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