Saturday Surprise — A tweet that sums it up
August 21, 2021
Came across this tweet this week and it was so relevant to me that I added it to my Instagram story with my comments in purple. The stories disappear after 24 hours so I’m sharing it here.
Thoughts? Anyone else feeling burnout, being faced with another round of Covid lockdowns?
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Karen Reigle said:
Take time off !!! Don’t matter if your a writer or like me working in a assembly line for automakers. You need time to rest and recharge the mind body and soul.❤️
Lori said:
Welcome back. My favorite Author is writing again. Could life get any better.
Brandi H said:
We will always be here for you!!!
Patricia said:
I think regardless of the industry you work in burnout is very real right now due in large part to COVID. Not enough help, higher expectations of hours you should be available working remotely, anxiety over when you’ll need to return to the office with the continual surges, people not wearing masks or getting vaccinated, consumers having no patience or understanding of supply chain limits due to COVID. It’s a mess and enough to say “F It”. Everyone just need to be a little kinder to each other right now and it might help a little.
Loli said:
Burnout–healthcare worker, divorce, betrayal, assault, abuse, loneliness, fear, profound sadness. But I will push through and come out on the other side. I usually read 3-4 books a week. I haven’t read 3-4 books in two entire years. I’m happy to see you thinking of writing again, maybe it’ll inspire me to read.
Judy said:
Don’t burn out. You have too much light to shine on your readers. However long it takes, we’ll be here.
Debra Wolsleben said:
It will be fantastic to have you back, when you’re ready. Good to know you were able to take the time off for yourself.
Pamela Gomes said:
I’ve always thought you deserved the sabbatical of the length you needed. Your fans will wait.
I’ve been experiencing what I call COVID fatigue. My job swiftly went from office based to WFH with just two days in the office. That meant we were never all in the office at once. In June, we went back to full time in the office and since then we’ve had 3 different outbreaks of the damn thing. None during the modified schedule. Work always got done. Why can’t we go back to that?
I’d like a break from this daily COVID life, but that isn’t in the cards.
So, enjoy your sabbatical and know we’re patiently waiting and enjoying your creations!
Janice Clark said:
When your ready to write again, I will there to read your books. #authorcrush/cyberstalking
teresa crawford said:
Ready and willing to wait for the best
Kim Green said:
As a Nurse of 36years, specifically Pediatrics, I don’t know if I can take this next round of Covid, especially effecting more children.
I live in a state where mask are not mandated!
I love my patients and families, but I am frustrated and tired!
I think I will go get lost in a book for a while!
Thank you authors/writers for taking us with you on some super fun escapes! I appreciate you!❤️
Sonya said:
Yes, I feel burnt out & my nerves are getting to me!! This new strain of covid has me freaking out worse than the first go around!! I fear my grandchildren will get it. Their parents decided against the vaccine for them. I just want to hide & listen to my audiobooks!! I feel like I’m sinking.
Sherry said:
Burnout is a real thing no matter the profession. As a medical professional, I can tell you this is a real thing. I feel it daily as I journey to work and through my day. I can’t tell you how many mornings I sat in my car just waiting for something to happen where I didn’t have to work. I keep playing the lottery hoping to win so I can take time away from work.
Take all the time you need to feel recharged and ready to return to what you love. My biggest fear from all of this is that I will lose my passion for patient care and not know where to go or what to do.
Michelle Holden said:
I actually put my RETIREMENT notice in. Granted I am retiring after 17 1/2 years so it’s 2 1/2 years early, unfortunately I will lose some of my money, but my health and mental state are more important. I’ll get a part time job if I have to. Working Customer Service in a call center since I was 18 I’m almost 57. I’ve worked for a credit card company, lawn care company, insurance company, bottled water/water softener company and the last 17 1/2 were for a utility. Customer Service has sucked the life and soul out of me. I was getting to the point that I really hated people. People that work in call centers are not stupid half the time we know more about the company than the CEO does. I’m just tired of being yelled out, lied to and people making us as call center reps guilty because they didn’t pay their bill and it’s our fault some how. All I ask is if you ever call in be nice, it goes a long way. I even hated talking on the phone to family and friends because of this job. After my husband died I lost my sounding board the person that cared the most about me, even though he’s not here anymore I’ll try to do some of the fun things we had planned to do when we retired.
I just hope to be happy again and do things for me and not worry about call time!
Barb said:
I’ll be here as a fan regardless and whenever you find yourself ready to get back to it.
Rebecca said:
Your fans will be there when you are ready. You are one of my favorite romance writers. I have read all the Rough Riders 3+ times. The only series I gave reread more is Outlander! Hang in there. Been struggling myself lately – COVID drama & 1.5 yrs of remote school for my 11 yr old, work unrest, perimenopause, death of mother and father in law within 8 month period, health struggles for me (SIBO, adrenal fatigue and migraines), and pet drama! But I suspect most of the women I know would have an equally long list. And none of us ever talk about it. You are not alone in the struggles! Even with that super long list, I look at the news and am so incredibly grateful that my life is not in danger from religious zealots so I don’t have to flee my country (at least not yet). Grateful I don’t have to teach my child how to survive being stopped by the Police. Guilty about the privilege but determined to help make things better for the next generations.
Karen H said:
I’m sure I’m one of thousands of your fans who have been anxiously awaiting more of your wonderful stories. That being said, I believe many, many of us have understood your need to regroup/refresh. I have followed the last year’s artistic endeavors you have shared – creativity is still strong in you! Hope we’ll have some more stories from you – when you are ready to again share them!
Amy Perrault said:
I do only because if it’s a store I need to go into & there closed then we can’t go there. Plus not being able to visit family.
Sylvain P said:
I find to will be a bummer cause you can’t go everywhere you need to plus visit people. There talking about a 4th wave here.
Alina said:
I love you, Lorelei James! 🙂 LOVE, LOVE, LOVE.
Melissa Hillman said:
I recently left my old job after 8 years and took a leap of faith with a new one. Back in an office and doing work Ive never done before. I’m exhilerated!!! Excited to get up and go to work each day for the first time in a long time.
Sometimes you just need to shake everything up to get a whole new perspective. Im so glad i did!
Denise Johnson said:
I’m a healthcare worker also, been at this for 42 years. The direction we are now headed again is disheartening! I work at a county hospital , we have lost so much staff due to the last round of Covid , that this round is even more scary. They put out a blanket call system wide last weekend asking for anyone available that could help to please show up! So not only are we facing Covid , staff shortages are very real. Those of us who are a few years from retirement can’t leave and can’t retire! It sucks!
Erin said:
Your time out (greatly deserved) gave me the chance to go back and RE-read your books (okay, maybe RE-RE-RE read).
Everyone needs time out, and you should never regret that you have taken it. The times are changing and self care is starting to be more important than ever.
I, for one, will be thrilled if you start writing soon- but, I would understand if you needed more time to see if you are up for it. I can’t imagine creativity is like a light switch you flip on and off.
Life is short- nothing wrong with taking time to enjoy it.
Caroline said:
I’ve been working in a state court office for over 30 years. I started as a temp, after asking for short term jobs, and got hired after 9 months. It was never my dream job, but it was secure and had good benefits. My husband is self employed, so secure and benefits has been a necessity. I’m set to retire next month, and I can’t wait! I’m so done with bureaucracy and criminals (the bureaucracy is worse than the criminals)! I’m looking forward to more time spent with my mother and my gardening and my quilting…maybe even more traveling! So, yes, I can relate to burnout and needing creativity in your life.
Elisa A said:
Lorelei,
I’m glad for you that you had options and that you could choose to take a much needed break from creating books. You were able to spend more time with your stitching and gardening, family, and your beloved husband. I hope you don’t feel guilt for taking time off for yourself. You live for yourself. In the end, you are accountable to yourself first. If you aren’t happy with the decisions you’ve made, you will be left with regret.
I was at a crossroads faced with a similar decision 5 years ago. For many years, I worked 110 hrs / wk, no overtime pay. Why? Because there was so much work that needed to be done and we were short-staffed. I eventually got permanent nerve damage in my neck from spending so many hrs at my computer. So I cut back my hours to 80 hrs/wk and eventually to 60 hrs/wk. Talk about burnout! My neck kept getting worse despite spending tons of money on Chiropractor, Osteopath and Massage Therapy, for so many years. I finally tossed in the towel. I needed to focus on my health, physical and mental. I retired at age 47. Even though we don’t have funds to spend like we used to, I honestly do not regret my decision. I will not be on my death bed wishing I had stayed working until 65! No regrets!
debra prindle said:
so glad to hear you had a rest, but am happy to hear that you will be writing again
my husband and i love your books
thanks
wendy said:
Burnout is very real. I am starting my 32nd year in the education field. I have always loved teaching and watching the ‘light bulb’ moment with my students. These last few years have been tough. It is NOT the material or the students. It is the politics, paperwork sorting through endless data, and everyday meetings. I question my profession every day. I want to be in the classroom, hands on with my students. I am having to make some tough decisions that I thought I wouldn’t have too for several more years.
Kim B said:
You deserve your break we all need them. You don’t realize the stress your under being in constant work mode until you’re not working. Since my health forced me to go on disability I’ve been a happier person and it’s because I don’t have to deal with deadlines and people who don’t appreciate what you do in your job.
Tiss Johnson said:
You deserve your break. If you want to continue to write that is your decision. We who follow you will be here. We love you, whether your writing books or blogs.
Yes, I’m feeling burnout. I am supposed to be getting ready for the 6 fall craft shows that I signed up for. I dont’ feel like crocheting. hardly at all. So we will see how is all goes. I’m tired of haying, and now I get a break from that and calving starts in 2 months. I’m tired of the cold weather, that we haven’t even gotten yet. I know we need snow, to get the moisture back where it needs to be. I guess I”m just tired.
Covid sucks.