I have discovered a pattern that after around 3 hours of deep mental work I am exhausted and I can't do anything any more that day.

What are your strategies to get more work done, or just to not feel miserable for the rest of the day?

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[–] 3 points 2 months ago

If you're able to afford it and it doesn't jeopardize your employment. Taking a huge amount of time off can reset the mental burnout.

If you wait too long to take a decent vacation the burnout can take years to recover from once you finally break.

Alternatively an therapist might be able to work out a solution tailored for your situation.

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