Burnout...

An issue that plagues sport today and lot many other industries is burnout. If we think on it seriously it's something that started out to shape up maybe about 10 years ago. A lot of expectations and competition drove individuals to perform better each and every single time they were performing. This in turn is good for whatever they are doing. But then the individuals forget to take the required amount of break that could help them redeem the interest in their area of interest and work. Then, they are psychologically burnt out. No one can be blamed on this phenomenon but the individual himself is responsible for this. In sports and some other area a physical burn out is possible too. But then all this starts with the mind. A good example in recent past could be Justin Henin. I had huge amount of interest in the kind of the game she used to play. Quality awesome. But then she did it all in a very young age probably putting herself into all kinds of stress and strain. And then she ended her career. :( A brilliant tennis player won't be seen on center court again! I wouldn't be surprised if Rafa Nadal also does something very similar in future very soon. I would be more than sad if this happens though. For same reason i loved what Mahendra Singh Dhoni, our cricket team captain did to himself. Treated himself with a time off from international arena. Not every player would dare do it here with the place up for grabs anytime. Even likes of Ganguly admit to have not done it because there was certain amount of fear of loosing the place to someone else who performed better in his absence or not finding the same tempo once he returns back after break. But then all this would be better than burning out quick i believe. But then saying all this Ganguly didn't burn out and he is ready to play even at his age when others plan to hang up boots. Probably that is something i wonder always why he would do it? is it too much involvement on what he is doing that is driving him to play more or is it something else? ;) Whatever, i have been a tremendous fan of this stylish left hander. So, only an individual is a best judge of whether he needs a break from what he is doing or whether he is capable to push for more without tiring himself. Whatever, one is the best judge of what is best for self and only thing that needed is not to overlook on one's capability. :)