Since the November Writing Month ( The month formerly known as Nanowrimo), I have had a couple of brushes with over exertion and burn out. First I extended my November Writing to mid December to get the 50k words in, but I failed at that. I tried too hard to get the words out and I got so frustrated with my lack of progress. I then took a break for December in which I caught a really bad cold/flu which lasted into the new year.
Of course this break was not as restful as I wanted it to be. But instead of prolonging my break, I wanted to push on and finish my manuscript. Well I hardly made any progress, got mad at myself and then I halted that endeavor. In my regular job, I took on a few more responsibilities and the first two months of this year have been a very busy blur.
I was glad that I could get home and play some video games or read a book. I did not write at all. Currently I try to get back into it. I still burn for both my unfinished manuscripts and writing in general. I just have to be careful not to burn out.