I try to think of ebb and tide; each of us has our own drummer. Sometimes we compare ourselves to the over achievers and the ought toos and should dos and that can really get us down. The overwhelms hit and boom...a standstill happens. Life throws in a bunch of curves and detours and we think why don't I want to do what I usually want to do? I just try to think that the tide is out and the drummer has taken a break and maybe I should too. And most importantly, not feel guilty about it. I also find that it's very important to take a deep breath and breathe deeply.