I have been burnt out for sometime, on and off, probably more on than off. Trying to figure out how to enjoy my early retirement with my aging husband before it's to late to do so
I've made a big decision, I'm going to tell my mother and brothers that I need one week off a month, no matter what, any appointments and errands that week are going to be there problem, I will be in a better mood those 3 weeks on. And it doesn't matter if I am home doing absolutely nothing, other than phone calls I am not doing anything. That week is my week . I couldn't of made this decision with out you all.
Because of you guys now I know I can do this
(Easy for me to say as I'm struggling to do even a secret day off and stick to preserving those rare days for myself and not giving up time in those days. but I'm working on it)
I like your plan! tell them the week off is sacred, and you just cannot be bothered during that week, and then you will do a great job in the other 3 weeks!
Then , you can adjust it later depending on how things go!
Take that time and do nothing or something---let your brain and body heal.
Maybe this can segue into MORE time off and a larger support system for you!
Take care of yourself and enjoy your time off!
Yes, the shared stories here are invaluable!