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Greetings kajira korner,

Dear kajira korner,

She finds she is having a hard time always being 'on'. There is always something to do: work, children to school and care for and Master as well. She loves her 'jobs' and all the things she does, but sometimes that frazzled feeling is just too much. What can help this? Does everyone have this feeling?

Sincerely,
frazzled

Dear frazzled,

You know, she thinks slave burnout is a little more common that everyone would like to think. Many, many girls email this kajira and ask about feelings of stress and burnout. On Gor, slaves were cheap, and there wasn't as much to do. For each of us here, there would probably be four girls on Gor doing the same jobs. Add all of the hats a girl has to wear to her drive to be pleasing, and you do end up with a good chance that one will over-stress and burnout.

Knowing you are not alone in your frazzled feelings may help some, but probably will not cure intense feelings of burnout. This girl would suggest you ask to talk with your Master, sharing your overwhelmed feelings if you are allowed to do so. If you are not allowed, or if he asks for some suggestions, she would take a serious look at your schedule and your priorities. Oddly enough, some of the things you see as a high priority might be pretty low on your Master's list. An example: It is more important to Master Generic that kajira rest whenever she has time, instead of always finding something to do. She had assumed it was more important that the house be neat, the laundry be done and so on, so was not resting when the opportunity presented itself. A re-check of what your Master considers to be the top of your to-do list might help alleviate some of the stress you are feeling.

The point of saving time elsewhere, pruning minutes off your schedule is to make some time for you to do something to relax. Master Generic found out that a twice a month pedicure makes kajira feel spoiled, very relaxed and refreshed, and rather than needing 8 hours of relaxation to re-charge her battery, only takes 2 hours. If kajira has been good, off he sends her to get her feet soaked. Think of something you like to do, that relaxes you, that your Master could offer you as a treat and ask him if you might be allowed to do it.

Last but not least, go a little easy on yourself. Understand that these feelings are normal, that it happens and all you can control is your urge to snarl.

Good luck with the un-frazzling!

kajira{Generic}