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On a bit of slump

Fred27

I seem to be on a bit of slump when it comes to electronics lately. Just thought I'd ask if anyone else gets this sometimes or has any suggestions how to get out of it. When I say a slump, I mean that I just haven't seemed to find the time - or to some degree the enthusiasm - to get any projects going lately.

 

There are perhaps a few reasons. I was going to mention a few things that have been a bit rough lately, but decided not to. They're probably similar to the stuff everyone's been coping with. I'm not depressed, I'm just sorta lacking the enthusiasm to get on with stuff right now. I've had depression in the past, so know how that can be. It's not that now though - I'm still in a reasonable mood most of the time and enjoy getting out to meet friends when I can, etc.

 

Anyway, it's time to get back on top of things. I almost didn't apply for the Summer of FPGA design challenge. (Not enough time. The DIY job list growing. The usual excuses.) I'm hoping this will give me a reason to kick start things.

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  • Hi Fred

    You are probably in the time to take a break. When one has been very involved in a project for a long time, the slump always comes once it is finished. It is a session of internal emptiness. In those cases, my solution is to focus more on my children and sports. Take the opportunity to play more with the children to those things that only interest them and spend more time running by signing up for a nearby marathon. In a short time, you feel like procrastinating again and spending time doing "crazy" projects.

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  • Hi Fred

    You are probably in the time to take a break. When one has been very involved in a project for a long time, the slump always comes once it is finished. It is a session of internal emptiness. In those cases, my solution is to focus more on my children and sports. Take the opportunity to play more with the children to those things that only interest them and spend more time running by signing up for a nearby marathon. In a short time, you feel like procrastinating again and spending time doing "crazy" projects.

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  • in reply to javagoza

      wrote:

    When one has been very involved in a project for a long time, the slump always comes once it is finished. It is a session of internal emptiness.

    One of the details I hadn't mentioned was that a really interesting job at a great company is coming to an end, and the final bit of the project went from fun to a bit chaotic and stressful.

     

    Literally within 10 minutes of posting this, I had a call from my boss to let me know that they want to keep me involved with the company. Not sure exactly in what capacity yet, but still great news. See - talking to you guys is helping already!

  • in reply to Fred27

    That's great news! Makes a huge difference to well-being, knowing that your work is appreciated, especially during the tough times, since work takes up so much of our lives.