To be fair if you’re burned out for a long time at work retirement will still look like your burned out weekends since recovery can take a long time.
I do think that's fair. I think the important distinction to make is that there are likely two "modes" when shifting into retirement or a long sabbatical:
- Recovery
- Steady state
I think understanding that both exist is important so as not to fall into negative patterns of thinking like "I'm just wasting my time away" vs. "I'm giving my system a very needed break".
- Recovery
- Steady state
I think understanding that both exist is important so as not to fall into negative patterns of thinking like "I'm just wasting my time away" vs. "I'm giving my system a very needed break".