[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by pseudoreality

I'm not speculating, but it reminds me of burn out. As someone who has been close to burn out for the last three years, it is something that happens to everyone, even a professional hockey player. There is pressure to perform for your team, fans, etc., as well as family duties.

If you need a break, take one. At the end of the day, your job is not that important in the grand scheme of things.

Obviously, your problem at work is that you don't have an abusive old-school coach to scream at you until your performance improves.