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> I'm a dull person since software doesn't excite me anymore. What to do? You are not alone. What you're experiencing has many names: Here in the tech world we
by gitpusher 11y ago
> I'm a dull person since software doesn't excite me anymore. What to do?
You are not alone. What you're experiencing has many names: Here in the tech world we call it "burnout". I dislike the word "burnout". It suggests that your JOB is the ultimate source of your dissatisfaction. It rarely is. Your work may indeed factor heavily in the equation... but your problem is NOT "too much work", it's "too little of things that I love".
Figure out what's dulling your shine* (Hint: it's not a lack of interest in software) and go unfuck yourself!
[*] Some suggestions:
- Haven't been outside much? Go for a hike.
- Haven't been dating much? Go on a date.
- Wish you could travel more? Take time off ASAP and travel.
- Lost interest in programming? Take time off ASAP and travel.
- Feel like nobody loves you? You're wrong, they do.
Just stay focused on "what do I WANT TO DO"... "What do I LOVE". Then make steps to go do those things. You've let key elements of YOURSELF starve and wither away. It's a bad situation, sure. But the good news is that it's temporary, and you can fix it (quicker than you'd imagine!) Just invest in yourself :)