How do you deal with burn out...

[Rufalus]

I don't get burnout because there is so much variety in how I play.

pve, pvp, craft, gather, big fishing, gold saucer, house decorating, helping friends and socialising.

if one type of activity starts getting old, I switch my focus to another.

this way, no amount of years can burn me out.

[Reinha]

I don't get burnout because there is so much variety in how I play.

pve, pvp, craft, gather, big fishing, gold saucer, house decorating, helping friends and socialising.

if one type of activity starts getting old, I switch my focus to another.

this way, no amount of years can burn me out.

This. You could try something you've never done or make an alt on a different server. You may be surprised how exciting it is to mix things up.

[Rinuko]

Simple. Take some time off the game, like everyone else said.

[Zojha]

if one type of activity starts getting old, I switch my focus to another.

Only viable if you don't find certain activities unengaging - crafting, gathering and gold saucer would fall into this category for me. And while PvP "can" be fun...I can't enjoy it as DPS simply because the burst or bust meta healers create isn't fun to me. Frontline skirmishes without healers are a blast, tho.

Personally? I'd suggest simply playing other games for a while.