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Old 07-30-2020, 02:45 PM  
Mecca Mecca is offline
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Anyone ever experience burnout?

I feel like I'm there, I was there before Covid and feel like it's worse now. I legit have no motivation to do anything and I know I'm pessimistic and not fun to be around for the most part. If anyone wants further stuff I can deep dive but I need some advice because I feel like I'm stuck in the wallow not to escape.
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Old 08-04-2020, 04:21 PM   #211
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All CP BS aside, CP is not good for people who are in a place where they are feeling down. A break from all social media and maybe all media is in order when these feelings come, IMO. One of the best things you can do for yourself is to unplug.
Can confirm.

I used to enjoy being on Twitter and FB a lot, on top with CP and such.

Now?

Twitter is just a shit-fest and FB is also in that category, especially with people behaving as immature individuals and sharing so much stuff that isn't exactly truthful. It's like it's middle/high school bullshit going on. And when I see that happen, I just have the sudden urge to bark at them to knock it off, but I realize that if I were to do that, I'm playing right into their hands.

So I just severely restricted my online time on Twitter and FB, and I feel better about it, because it's shit that I just have no control over, and don't really need to deal with it. And it's more refreshing actually.

As for CP, I just stick with threads that is sports related and have discussions there, along with interesting topics, like this one being an good example.

And edited: The more I realize (as I learn), it's just better to just focus on things that you have control over than to worry about things that you don't have any control over.

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Old 08-05-2020, 09:22 AM   #212
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Can confirm.

I used to enjoy being on Twitter and FB a lot, on top with CP and such.

Now?

Twitter is just a shit-fest and FB is also in that category, especially with people behaving as immature individuals and sharing so much stuff that isn't exactly truthful. It's like it's middle/high school bullshit going on. And when I see that happen, I just have the sudden urge to bark at them to knock it off, but I realize that if I were to do that, I'm playing right into their hands.

So I just severely restricted my online time on Twitter and FB, and I feel better about it, because it's shit that I just have no control over, and don't really need to deal with it. And it's more refreshing actually.

As for CP, I just stick with threads that is sports related and have discussions there, along with interesting topics, like this one being an good example.

And edited: The more I realize (as I learn), it's just better to just focus on things that you have control over than to worry about things that you don't have any control over.
Yeah. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, CP, etc) have turned into one big trailer park.
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Old 08-05-2020, 09:40 AM   #213
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Yeah. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, CP, etc) have turned into one big trailer park.
I avoid that shit, lately I've been playing animal crossing, that game relaxes me.
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Old 08-05-2020, 11:10 AM   #214
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Yeah. Social media (Twitter, Facebook, CP, etc) have turned into one big trailer park.
Basically the only reason I'm on FB anymore is because I have the ability to block pages and snooze people when they get on a roll with something (granted, I've also unfriended several people).

I'm probably in the hundreds when it comes to blocked pages and apps and stuff, mostly because FB got rid of "just show me everything in chronological order" long ago, and the bullshit seems to win over stuff I'd actually want to see.

It can definitely be beneficial to take breaks from all that shit... I've done it here several times, usually for 2-3 months at a time.
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Old 08-05-2020, 12:26 PM   #215
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I avoid that shit, lately I've been playing animal crossing, that game relaxes me.
My 16-year old daughter loves Animal Crossing.

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Old 08-05-2020, 12:26 PM   #216
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Basically the only reason I'm on FB anymore is because I have the ability to block pages and snooze people when they get on a roll with something (granted, I've also unfriended several people).

I'm probably in the hundreds when it comes to blocked pages and apps and stuff, mostly because FB got rid of "just show me everything in chronological order" long ago, and the bullshit seems to win over stuff I'd actually want to see.

It can definitely be beneficial to take breaks from all that shit... I've done it here several times, usually for 2-3 months at a time.
I have a couple thousand friends and pages. I actually follow about 20.
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Old 08-05-2020, 01:09 PM   #217
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Basically the only reason I'm on FB anymore is because I have the ability to block pages and snooze people when they get on a roll with something (granted, I've also unfriended several people).
All of my social media accounts were being hacked constantly, so in 2017, I deactivated Facebook and cancelled my Instagram and Twitter accounts. Not only was I tired of political talk 24/7 but seeing friends argue over politics on my timeline was pretty much the last straw.

Unfortunately, many of the companies I deal with use social media platforms so I reactivated Facebook and created new Twitter & Instagram accounts in the past few weeks because I was missing out on a lot of pertinent info.

I've basically unfollowed 2/3rd of my Facebook "friends" (most of whom I haven't seen or spoken to in decades) and just use it for those important music-business related accounts, but I've yet to post and have zero plans to interact on that particular platform.

Oh, and back to the topic: I definitely felt far less stress once I deactivated all of them. It was like a weight lifted from my shoulders.
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Old 08-05-2020, 01:46 PM   #218
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Funny this thread is on here.

I finally decided to deactivate my FB, Snapchat, and Instagram last night. The Snapchat was just used to interact with girls, and they have my number if they want to talk or meet up. But in general I think social media just clouds everyones minds and it often times becomes a jumbled mess of people acting as their worst kind of ways. Facebook is just a giant political disaster plus those stupid beer chugging and quarantitties groups on there, it just showcases the worst kinds of people in society.

I think mental health is incredibly important, but I also believe that we still don't know the long term psychological effects of social media on our brains. It has completely rewired the way we think and interact as humans. But I think long term there will be some serious negative effects and we're likely already seeing it unfold.

Looking forward to putting my attention elsewhere and not having that distraction take over my day.
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Old 08-05-2020, 02:03 PM   #219
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If you're having trouble with CP, maybe ask a mod to ban you for a specified period? There's really nothing positive to discuss right now that's Chiefs related anyway. You can't really take your account down here like you can on other social media, but being unable to post might remove the incentive to come around if it's bringing you down.
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Old 08-05-2020, 03:08 PM   #220
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If you're having trouble with CP, maybe ask a mod to ban you for a specified period? There's really nothing positive to discuss right now that's Chiefs related anyway. You can't really take your account down here like you can on other social media, but being unable to post might remove the incentive to come around if it's bringing you down.
Going on a good racial rant is always a good way to get a ban if thats something you're looking for.
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Old 08-05-2020, 03:09 PM   #221
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All of my social media accounts were being hacked constantly, so in 2017, I deactivated Facebook and cancelled my Instagram and Twitter accounts. Not only was I tired of political talk 24/7 but seeing friends argue over politics on my timeline was pretty much the last straw.

Unfortunately, many of the companies I deal with use social media platforms so I reactivated Facebook and created new Twitter & Instagram accounts in the past few weeks because I was missing out on a lot of pertinent info.

I've basically unfollowed 2/3rd of my Facebook "friends" (most of whom I haven't seen or spoken to in decades) and just use it for those important music-business related accounts, but I've yet to post and have zero plans to interact on that particular platform.

Oh, and back to the topic: I definitely felt far less stress once I deactivated all of them. It was like a weight lifted from my shoulders.
You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to DaneMcCloud again.
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Old 08-05-2020, 03:55 PM   #222
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I can speak to this with first hand knowledge and action I took:

I was making $115-125,000 working 75-80 hours a week while living in Northern Virginia. I became burnt out, fat, tired and no direction.

I quit my job to the shock of everyone, gave away everything I owned minus my summer clothes and some personal momentos that would fit in my car.

I drove to Scottsdale AZ in March 2017 with no job, no place to live, no family or friends here.

I found an incredible place to live, took 6 months off, went to the gym everyday and lost 80 pounds.

I spent the rest of the time by the pool in the sun relaxing or chilling out.

I also did volunteer work raising money for Foster children.

One of the greatest decisions of my life.
That's awesome. I remember when you did that and it's cool that it worked out so well for you.

Did something very similar. Owned an insurance brokerage in Tempe over a decade ago. Represented 27 different insurance companies and specialized in health insurance. Became disillusioned when I ended up spending more time at the AZ Dept. of Insurance fighting on behalf of my clients against the companies I repped than I spent generating new business. I can sell ice cubes to eskimos if I believe in the product, but I'm the world's worst salesman if I don't. Just couldn't do it anymore once I lost confidence in the companies I was repping.

Sold my entire book of business to another big brokerage, had garage sales on a weekly basis until I sold everything I owned except for what would fit into 2 suitcases, sold my crib and moved to San Jose Costa Rica - where I knew absolutely no one. Got a job with BetOnSports.com, an "offshore" casino which was the world's biggest online sports book at the time. Had so, so much fun. Had a cool place, met a bunch of cool friends, had a little 90lb dancer chick named Maria move in with me, and just partied my freaking ass off. Almost had too much fun, though. Costa Rica was a little too close to Columbia/Bolivia/Peru for my own good.

Living abroad - especially in a country that has the caliber of female Costa Rica has - is something I can't recommend highly enough. For me it was absolutely life-changing. Very liberating to realize that the only barriers in your life are the ones you create. You can do anything and go anywhere if you want it bad enough and you put your mind to it.

Planned on being down there for at least 4 years unless I got a sweet job offer in the Denver/Boulder area. It was the only place in the US that I would've left San Jose for. Eventually got a job offer from Wells Fargo in Denver and the rest is history. Wouldn't change a moment of the entire experience, though. Changed my life in so many ways. Mainly just the knowledge that I can do anything I put my mind to, and that your past does not equal your future.

Here's where I worked in Costa Rica, and I was there for the Pussycat Dolls party. Lots of cocaine and loose, gorgeous women down there...

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Old 08-05-2020, 06:42 PM   #223
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If you're having trouble with CP, maybe ask a mod to ban you for a specified period? There's really nothing positive to discuss right now that's Chiefs related anyway. You can't really take your account down here like you can on other social media, but being unable to post might remove the incentive to come around if it's bringing you down.
Bowser does that shit to me without me even having to ask. He is such a thoughtful, caring mod.
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Old 08-05-2020, 06:53 PM   #224
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That's awesome. I remember when you did that and it's cool that it worked out so well for you.

Did something very similar. Owned an insurance brokerage in Tempe over a decade ago. Represented 27 different insurance companies and specialized in health insurance. Became disillusioned when I ended up spending more time at the AZ Dept. of Insurance fighting on behalf of my clients against the companies I repped than I spent generating new business. I can sell ice cubes to eskimos if I believe in the product, but I'm the world's worst salesman if I don't. Just couldn't do it anymore once I lost confidence in the companies I was repping.

Sold my entire book of business to another big brokerage, had garage sales on a weekly basis until I sold everything I owned except for what would fit into 2 suitcases, sold my crib and moved to San Jose Costa Rica - where I knew absolutely no one. Got a job with BetOnSports.com, an "offshore" casino which was the world's biggest online sports book at the time. Had so, so much fun. Had a cool place, met a bunch of cool friends, had a little 90lb dancer chick named Maria move in with me, and just partied my freaking ass off. Almost had too much fun, though. Costa Rica was a little too close to Columbia/Bolivia/Peru for my own good.

Living abroad - especially in a country that has the caliber of female Costa Rica has - is something I can't recommend highly enough. For me it was absolutely life-changing. Very liberating to realize that the only barriers in your life are the ones you create. You can do anything and go anywhere if you want it bad enough and you put your mind to it.

Planned on being down there for at least 4 years unless I got a sweet job offer in the Denver/Boulder area. It was the only place in the US that I would've left San Jose for. Eventually got a job offer from Wells Fargo in Denver and the rest is history. Wouldn't change a moment of the entire experience, though. Changed my life in so many ways. Mainly just the knowledge that I can do anything I put my mind to, and that your past does not equal your future.

Here's where I worked in Costa Rica, and I was there for the Pussycat Dolls party. Lots of cocaine and loose, gorgeous women down there...

I would be dead. I'd have been very happy, but I'd definitely be dead by now. Nice going though. Looks like it was a lot of fun.
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Old 08-05-2020, 06:54 PM   #225
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I just can’t do Facebook. Wife periodically wants me to read something posted on there and rather than proper discourse between people that by definition know each other, it is closer to monkeys in trees throwing shit at each other while howling wildly.

I just can’t do it.
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