I think burnout is something we all have to be careful of, especially if our offices are in our homes, and we seldom get away from them. If I’m home, I’m aware of all the paperwork, household chores, etc. that are not getting done. Often it is hard to concentrate on my writing.
My husband is retired, and we have a fifth-wheel trailer, so we are able to get away quite often. I think this helps to prevent burnout. If I’m sitting in a campsite in the woods or by the beach, there are few distractions. We have a generator, so I have electricity, and I have a hotspot on my smart phone, so I have an Internet connection. I really relax when we are camping, and that helps the creative juices to flow. Plus there are very few household duties to perform in our little 27-foot home-away-from-home.
Another thing I do to prevent burnout is keep the Sabbath and not work on Sundays. I try not to turn my computer on unless it is absolutely necessary. Also, I try not to work too close to bedtime, or else I go to bed all wound up. I try to read for an hour or watch TV with my husband to unwind before going to bed.
I firmly believe to be productive and creative, we need to learn to balance our lives. If we work all the time, we will suffer burnout, and our families as well as our bodies will suffer.