How do you avoid burnout?
Nico Muoio
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The gym and meditation have been huge for me. What works for you?
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Denis Pimenov@new_user_11620223ff4de5436
My secret is morning exercises. This allows me to quickly wake up, cheer up and get to work. Basically, I don't think about burnout. I know that I have goals, and my work is only a means to achieve these goals. And I just don't have time to burn out ๐ฅ๐๐
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@new_user_11620223ff4de5436 A solid morning routine could be a game changer!
Eating 20+ almonds regularly
@falak_sher I'll have to mix some of these into my diet haha
I don't avoid them :) I have recipe how to recover faster )))
@lisadziuba haha touche
Naps aren't just for babies. Instead of having a second cup of coffee, I sleep for 20 minutes. It's the best way to refresh the brain.
@leyla_aliyeva1 I totally agree..naps are the best solution to restart the brain.
Thinking about the same thing over and over again numbs your mind and can result into a burnout. So, naps are a quick way-out.
I will take a day or two off! I will watch a movie, and hang out with family or friends!
@korean_convenience Yes! Sometimes walking away is all you need.
I have recently started practicing yoga and meditation for few minutes in the morning, and I have realized the benefits of these practices on an individual level.
@bhav_singh Meditation is amazing. I'll have to give yoga a shot!
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The best way to avoid burnout is to step away from the computer when your brain is churning. Taking small breaks, having tea or coffee, or going for a walk always helps me relax and get back to work more enthusiastically.
@qudsia_ali 100% agree. Sometimes it feels impossible to walk away, but you have to.
One task at a time๐ This works best for me. Prioritize your tasks and start!
Saying no is necessary when you have too much work or someone else could perform it.
@sohail_ahmad5 Mastering the skill of saying No is still one I'm working on.
I deliberately Incorporate mechanisms to keep me up and running throughout the day.
Short breaks, stretches, and walks definitely help during the work day.
Also:
As a Muslim, you are supposed to pray five times a day and each prayer is preceded by Ablution (you wash visible parts of your body).
If you've seen a Muslim pray, you'd notice it's almost like a yoga session. This gives me a much-needed break and helps me connect with my spirituality throughout the day.
Staying grounded, calm and present is a proven antidote to burnout.
Personally I know when I'm about to reach a point of burnout and will stop what I'm working on and binge a few episodes on Netflix or something.
Any time I notice one of my guys on the dev team showing signs of burnout or working too long on a certain feature I tell them to stop what their doing, save all code, and take the next 12-24 hours off or throw them an easy feature on our low priority to-do list so they can build up confidence one gets when completing a task.
The recovery time it takes from a burnout can be days, so it's best to ccatch it before hand and take the 12-24 hours of R&R or something other than task at hand.
habit of weekly honest self reflections + courage to act on them
@dan_muller1 Do you journal?
@nicomuoio kind of, I capture everything into Things which is my second brain ๐
@dan_muller1 Oh gotcha. I use Things for my to do lists. Amazing app!
Delivering something. In sales: getting a sale, marketing: hitting a mile stone, development: releasing a feature.
And then celebrating it :D
I use a mix of minimising context switching and using the pomodoro method.
@jennifersafox Pomodoro method is a game changer. It's the only way I can stay productive.
I would say to have a rest on time or to switch the activities.
Just putting a comment here so I can know when someone finds an actual solution for burnout. I think personally though, for me its just taking enough breaks in between work. and playing some video games when I can.