Is it burnout?!
Question:
Is it burnout?
I used to be confident and enthusiastic about my job, good at beating deadlines despite the amount of effort needed, but now I just feel dread when I get to work, I freeze up and procrastinate when a project that relies on my past skills turns up in front of me, and I second-guess my abilities a lot. Currently have plans of taking a vacation without completing the project I'm currently on because as much as I have tried, I just can't concentrate and turn out the quality jobs that I managed to do despite being told I'm "talented" in my field. I feel like a failure.
Answers:
it does sound like burnout...i would challenge yourself to finish that project or you will not be able to take your vacation...this way you will not have it hanging over your head while you are gone...you can't take a proper vacation knowing you have work you should have done prior to leaving...take some time...even extra time if needed and get it finished up...you will enjoy your vacation more and may be able to start back with a new attitude...