What Do You Do When You Feel Burned Out?

I do just as you did, though on a different level. Photography really relaxes me, and though it is part of my business, I do it for my own pleasure as well. As a matter of fact, I've done some of my best work when I take a trip out just to let go after a long week. I guess because I tend to notice more of the beauty in my surroundings when I'm winding down. Of course, a good vacation with nothing to do but see the sights of a wonderful place I've never been also sooths me (though financially I can't do that as often as I'd like). A couple of years ago I had to work 2 full-time jobs to make ends meet. Days ranging from the normal 8 to sometimes 12 or 13 hours every single day, with no time off and very few "sick" days. What was my reward? I took a trip to Ireland that summer, practically for free (I had a friend who went with me and the military paid for us). It was amazing! We stayed in the country and did nothing but tour the area by day and enjoy the beaches and wonderful 66 degree summer weather. The sun didn't set until almost 10pm, and the sun rose around 7am, so we had some long, blissful days! We stayed for 2 weeks, and I was as refreshed as I think I've ever been after a vacation! Needless to say, it was also one of the greatest photo ops I've ever had, and the perfect reward for a long and hard 6 months!