This is related to the "unmotivated/slump" post, but it's a little different and I'm not sure how to deal with it. I've noticed that I stop playing, or stop playing with any intention (setting goals, working on specific songs) when I feel like I have too much on my plate. This is more psychological than physical - it usually happens when I'm anxious about something.
Do you have this problem? Do you play through it? Do you back away? Do you find a way for the banjo to relieve that anxiety? Should I put myself on a schedule? (I'm not good enough for soloing at open mics, although that's a great suggestion for kicking the ol' behind.)
Sarah