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 ...
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For real though, just as I'm starting to recode again this article first popped out. It is like a sign to really go back into coding.
Thank you for this, it really helped me realign my purpose in code. Kudos to you man.
I’m glad you found this article helpful. Best of luck with returning to coding!
You need to enjoy coding, I never stopped coding becouse I have my personal projects that helpme continue in though times. And the most important a healthy environment is needed, great Developers but great people as well makes the difference when u are in your downs or your best
Well said, I completely agree!
I want to make an article about mental health in the coming weeks, do you mind if I quote your article?
Absolutely, no problem! I look forward to reading your article.
Such great advice and tips. By far the most important, in my opinion is to have fun. If you are not doing something because you enjoy it, then it is only a matter of time before burnout repeats.
I also really like the tip about having a plan, I have noticed I start down the path to burning out when I just bounce around on things without questions the how, why, and when.
I completely agree, having fun with a plan to fall back on is the best way to go about avoiding burn out. Thanks for reading!
Thx for this post. I've been trying to write about burnout for a while now, I've a bunch of draft that I can"t manage to finish yet.
Still some work to do on my part before I can speak out loud about this story in a way that may actually be helpful for my fellow coders.
Kudos for this article and for your journey !
Thank you for reading. I look forward to reading your article on burnout!
To come back from burnout, prioritize self-care and make necessary changes:
Take time off: Rest and recharge by taking a break from work.
Establish boundaries: Set clear limits to avoid excessive work.
Seek support: Talk to a trusted person or therapist.
Gradually return: Start with manageable tasks and slowly increase workload.
Prioritize self-care: Practice stress management, exercise, and engage in activities you enjoy.
Great tips!
Hello guys!
I thinking about it for cuple of years. For me, the code is great but some things address you to bornout:
When you entire day is coding (please do something different without inteligent devices)
When the users access direct to you (You should put a border and limit to users because they make you head off)
When the tools (OS, code base, programmin language, bosses, etc) do not follow a healthy life cicle, example javascript frameworks and crazy upgrade-deprecated cicle was basicly become you a rat into wheel
Great post!
I have been in similar situation it started 2 years ago for me after working really hard for 6 months with a startup doing everything, this was during Covid time.
I stopped working and moved to another company, then I had two jobs for the period of one year, which was hard, but I needed to pay some debt then I decided to just have one job, it was too much.
Now what I do is that I take time off more often, and make some exercise regularly, I love football so I try to play it often.
Also, I decided to learn something different than coding, Im focused on learning another language, so I'm spending time listening to podcasts and reading books because I want to learn Swedish.
It's not easy to prevent burnout, coding can be a very stressful job, I'm also looking to learn a few other tips on how to deal with stress management, and realize that I'm not the saver of the world. So just relax and take time to go out and meet new people.
Good luck!
These are some great tips. It's great to have other activities that you can do when coding is becoming overwhelming. Thank you for the advice!
Great article, seems like a good plan to "get back on the horse"...
Thank you for reading!
Thanks for the positive vibes
Your welcome, best of luck with your coding!
This one is a personal issue for me. There's some great ideas in the article - everyone facing this situation will benefit from the moral support of good friends, no what they decide to do in the end.
Very interesting article, in my case coding saved my life as i was an archtect (construction, buildings, interiors, landscape, etc...) and a burnout made me almost forget how to work. Then i got back the profession i had before started to work as architect, and i am slowly updating everything. The most interesting thing is that as i grow up as a coder, some abilities for drawing are also coming back.
But now i go in search of professinal help to recover quickly
Excelent post!
Burnout is real and obsession with code too, i have been learning without stop since 2020 and I can recommend to anyone to take a rest , go out , don’t code for 1 or 2 days after a big session of study , then go back and u will realise u have learned a lot.
Sometimes go back to the basics and fundamentals, try to relax, don’t jump from language to language, try to stick with 2 and have fun. 🤩
Saludos
I completely agree. Us coders are constantly learning and studying new concepts and frameworks, and taking a break is essential in ensuring our longevity in coding. Thanks for reading!
That was really insightful,
Come back more harder 💪.
Thanks for reading, and thanks for the encouragement!
im 3 years off...to be honest i feel sad...especially when i see dev news, new stuff that is happening or coming and im on the fence...time to time i open dev tools and spend few minutes to hours "doing somthing" just for fun.
Back then i made big mistakes neglecting my helth, friends, life.
I thought it is good to be devoted ( 9 years )
job should be part of life, you should not live to work, work to make life better
article is great...those things should juniors learn parallel to basics of development.
better safe then sorry