Jim Mitchell — Tag: Mental Health https://jimmitchell.org/tag/mental-health/feed.xml 2026-09-18T16:41:37Z Clodd CMS Jim Mitchell https://jimmitchell.org hello@jimmitchell.org Jim Mitchell Wrangler of nerds. Herder of cats. Butcher of code. Abuser of ellipses... Chances are, I probably like you. https://jimmitchell.org https://jimmitchell.org/media/avatar-final-2_3b6b0f85.png Jim Mitchell https://jimmitchell.org personal Valley https://jimmitchell.org/2026/09/18/valley/ 2026-09-18T15:30:18Z 2026-09-18T16:41:37Z I wrote a post back in January about falling into a creative slump, and that even when trying hard to climb out of it, I still felt like I was losing ground.

I also said I found those times exhilarating and filled with potential.

I, however, find myself in a different valley right now. I feel burned out, tired, and overwhelmed by work (mostly), personal obligations, and plain human nature. I've recently been let down by a few people I respected, and thought they felt the same. I was wrong. Like I said; human nature. I am not surprised, but I am disappointed.

I also think I've burned a little too bright over the last six months with the different projects I've given myself. Sitting at the keyboard this morning, I just wanted to push it away. It almost felt like chains on my wrists while I was typing.

I've not been getting enough exercise lately either. I'm sure this has a lot to do with how I'm feeling both physically and mentally.

I think what's needed is a good outdoor solo reset, preferably on a hiking trail. I haven't been able to do this in a few years since my heart troubles began.

Throughout my life, I've taken occasional one or two-day mini-sabbaticals where I'd get out and "touch grass" in order to mentally reset. I can't remember the last time I've been able to do that.

So, believe it's time to step away for a little bit. I'll still be watching it all from the sidelines, but I'm going to be quiet for a spell.

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