In a groove

READING 

Up until recently I felt really burnt out at work.  I wasn't motivated. I felt tired, irritable and wanted to quit.  All my clients were bugging me with stupid problems. I would often cut out early and sometimes call in sick. I decided it was time for a fresh start.

Since last month I started changing my schedule, exercising more and going to bed earlier. I suddenly felt rejuvenated. Now I am more energized. I am getting along better with my co-workers and clients. These days everything seems to click.  I don't feel exhausted at the end of the day.  I think I am in a groove now.

burnt out (adj.) - Exhausted, tired

motivated (adj.) - having energy and desire to do something

irritable (adj.) - easily irritated

bug (v. - slang) - to bother, pester, annoy

cut out (v. - slang) - to leave early, to skip something

call in sick (v. - slang) - to call work and say that you are sick and won't be coming in 

fresh start (n.) - a new beginning

rejuvenated (adj.) - feeling renewed

energized (adj.) - filled with energy 

get along (v.) - to have a good relationship with

these days - currently, at the present

click (v.) - to work well without impediments

"everything seems to click"- everything is working well and there are no problems

in a groove (adj.) - to be in a state where everything is working well

DISCUSSION

When do you last feel burnt out? In a job? In school? In a relationship?

How did you get over that feeling?

What do you do to rejuvenate yourself?

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