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How to Come Back From Burnout

Henry Boisdequin ・ May 19 '23

#mentalhealth #learning #coding #beginners

Inspired by @hb's Top 7 post, tonight’s topic is...recovering from burnout 😮‍💨🔥

Burnout is tough. When you are burnt out from something, you resent it, and don't want touch it again. This unhealthy relationship with that thing only decreases your productivity and your mental health.

Questions:

• Have you ever experienced burnout in your coding career?
• If so, how did you recover?
• If not, how have you kept yourself protected from burnout?
• Any triumphs, fails, or other stories you'd like to share on this topic?