Burnout (2 Viewers)

[nightweaver066]

What exactly does one mean by burnt out?

Just the feeling of not wanting to do anything and basically "ceebs"?

 

[Bored_of_HSC]

How can we argue this hugely subjective notion? (influenced by god know how many factors)

 

[AbsoluteValue]

HSC is easy...

 

[enoilgam]

The primary cause of burnout isnt the work itself - but the pressure and stress of doing well. When I did the HSC the work itself was easy to handle - you just have to toughen up. But the stress and pressure, especially from within, is what is difficult to deal with and thats what primarily fuels burnout. It often happens to people who set unrealistic goals - it is extremely demoralising to see your goal slip away despite your best efforts. Thats my personal take on burnout anyways.

 

[Drifting95]

The primary cause of burnout isnt the work itself - but the pressure and stress of doing well. When I did the HSC the work itself was easy to handle - you just have to toughen up. But the stress and pressure, especially from within, is what is difficult to deal with and thats what primarily fuels burnout. It often happens to people who set unrealistic goals - it is extremely demoralising to see your goal slip away despite your best efforts. Thats my personal take on burnout anyways.

I would rep you for that if i could lol

 

[effylove]

burning out is for asians

 

[bertstare]

What exactly does one mean by burnt out?

Just the feeling of not wanting to do anything and basically "ceebs"?

When you just feel like you "ceebs" to do anything because you think you're physically and mentally tired of it all.

Pretty much as though your mind just finished a marathon

 

[nightweaver066]

When you just feel like you "ceebs" to do anything because you think you're physically and mentally tired of it all.

Pretty much as though your mind just finished a marathon

I've been in that state for the past few weeks lol

 

[Ealdoon]

Here's my post from another thread

Great post. Thanks for that

 

[FreeLearner]

I seem to always feel "burnout" by the end of each day, then when I wake up the next day I usually feel optimistic again .... Its very dynamic for me some days I seem to study better than others.. I study best on days when I've done something encouraging like got high in a past paper etc. Just keep yourself motivated and you should be fine!

 

[Ryan_T90]

not burned out, just very tired.

 

[bertstare]

Re: Is it possible to be among the best without coaching?

If you don't have a diagnosed psychological condition, then yes, it is the biggest joke. I find it hilarious.

I could not agree more.

 

[mirakon]

Re: Is it possible to be among the best without coaching?

LOL this is so funny how your logic absolutely sucks.

Of course the sprinter can't practice 'limitlessly' as in 16 hours at a time, just like how no one can study that long (it's physically impossible). But the sprinter can, if he/she is determined enough, practice a few hours every single day, just like a determined student can study 4-6 hours a day.

I think the problem here is we have different ideas of what "burning out" entails. In terms of the HSC, for me it means when a student studies excessively to the point they suffer significant mental and emotional strain, resulting in impaired performance in a test. It is a FACT that an excessive amount of studying and stress can cause this.

 

[RANK 1]

Re: Is it possible to be among the best without coaching?

i experience an opposite of burning out, i just reach a stage where i just dont give a shit about what happens and do the exam without study and regret it afterwards.

 

[iBibah]

HSC is easy...

Interesting to see what your ATAR will be....

 

[AbsoluteValue]

What a sad day it is to lose rep

It is easy but, it is nothing compared to uni.
I mean if you get 90% in all subjects in trials and external you will definitely get 99+ especially if you do high scaled subjects.
and understanding the content isn't difficult by any means, it is all about how consistent you are and how hard you work.
I think saying "HSC is easy" might not be the best way to express what I mean, but getting a high atar isn't that hard if you know what I mean.

 

[deswa1]

It is easy but, it is nothing compared to uni.
I mean if you get 90% in all subjects in trials and external you will definitely get 99+ especially if you do high scaled subjects.
and understanding the content isn't difficult by any means, it is all about how consistent you are and how hard you work.
I think saying "HSC is easy" might not be the best way to express what I mean, but getting a high atar isn't that hard if you know what I mean.

This isn't a very easy thing- are you going for .95?

 

[AbsoluteValue]

This isn't a very easy thing- are you going for .95?

Yes.

 

[iSplicer]

Yes.

I like this kid. Legit.

 

[timeslowsdown]

Yes, burning out may seem a myth to people who haven't actually burnt out. A very close friend of mine burnt out. And it wasn't because she was lazy; she is one of the most motivated people I know. She ended up getting 99+ and worked ridiculously hard all year and burnt out after the trials. And by burnt out I mean entering a state of extreme exhaustion where she just didn't work. Remember, human beings are not machines. We're not made to study 24 hours a day. We need a balance. So yes, I believe burning out exists. It's a fact: if you do anything that's mentally/physically strenuous constantly for long periods of time, you're going to burn out.