Came across this on the column of advice for dancers by Linda Hamilton...
Well I changed it a bit here but this are some of the things...
For better or worse, gifted people are often born with a rage to learn and perfect their work. In your case, this innate drive most likely helped you progress in dance. The downside is that it may also have taken over your life. Everyone, including a gifted dancer, requires friends, hobbies, and time off. Without these resources, you can develop a full-blown out case of burnout, which can take three months to recover from after you stop performing. Symptons include a temporary loss of technique, upper-respiratory infections, and an absence of joy, making you question why you even want to dance. Before you make a precipitous decision, please see a psychologist who can help. Many talented people burn out. The challenge is to find a balance between work and quality of life.
Is this happening to me? No I'm not gifted or talented -_-" . But maybe the above explains my so called self proclaimed "mild depression"; and why I hate and dread to go to some *ahem places. A case of mild burnout? But I am scared to stop sometimes, because I know I am not good and have a lot of things to work on. And I am afraid if I stop, I will never start again. I don't know.... Why can't work and quality of life be the same thing? Haha... That would be THE life lah, and ideally that would be what we all want. Happy 24/7...
What about you? I know everyone is stressed and have problems one way or the other. Hang it there! =)
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