Chess is a game, meant to be fun.
If it is no fun to you, then it may be better to take a break.
To bring back that joy of chess, study some annotated grandmaster games,
e.g. The Life and Games of Mikhail Tal - Mikhail Tal
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I like chess as a hobby, I think it's great fun when I have an enjoyable game with someone who tests my skills but lately I've gotten so drained from chess. Each game feels like a shift at work instead of a way to relax and at this point I'm about ready to give up chess completely. Is there anything I can do to bring back that joy of chess or should I just stop playing?