Trouble Dealing With Burn Out And Stress

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I don't know where to begin. Lately, I feel like I'm in a rut at work. People are okay; yet, I don't feel up to par with my job performance. Hard as I try, I barely make the grade. The biggest problem is my heart just isn't in it. I'm not sure why. I need the job, though. It is how I help with the bills, make loan payments, and, most importantly, put food on the table. Maybe I'm burned out. That's it. I'm suffering from burn out. I don't do much for fun. I feel I'm too old to have any real fun at 54 ½ years old. I'll be 55 years old on July 4th of this year. At my age, I don't believe it's plausible to hang out with friends. Such a thing is so high school or college. I'm not one to do things lacking in maturity behavior wise. I believe in being a kid at heart, but with composure. I don't know how much longer my rut will last. I hope to overcome it soon. I can't afford to let it interfere with my job performance. I get overwhelmed sometimes at work when putting away accessories. I have ten minutes to put a full cart away. I have to put away 2 overflowing carts of accessories in 30 minutes. If I don't, I get a stern lecture from my supervisor or my GM. I must find better methods for relaxing and coping with everyday job stressors. The question is, “what can I do?” It is tempting to do online therapy. However, I always decide not to, in the end.