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I've quit my job from burnout multiple times and on the 3rd iteration, it's been even more difficult to get back to a non-burnout stage. So I would try to focus

by navs 3y ago

I've quit my job from burnout multiple times and on the 3rd iteration, it's been even more difficult to get back to a non-burnout stage. So I would try to focus on a long term strategy as opposed to bursts of productivity. I've had to slow down. This means reducing all the things that distract me. It means coming to grips with "missing out". I've leaned into some life hacks like: - Designating social media time to just after work but not after dinner (includes HN). - Leaning into meditation. Not just 10min via an app but a walk to and back from my favorite cafe every morning without my phone or any headphones. - Going to bed early and waking up early. The quietest, non-distracting moments are in the early morning. - Using a pomodoro timer. For both work projects and personal projects. - I try to spend some time focusing on activities that are intentionally slow like writing poetry and personal essays.

mawadev 3y ago
I'd add to this: going outside and meeting people. Hearing the story of someone else will reframe your mind about how insignificant work really is.
_nalply 3y ago
- Avoid bright light after dinner - Religiously take off the weekends - Take several days off about six times a year (for example a long weekend, however to avoid crowds, sometimes take off during the workweek) - And once a year for at least two weeks - Don't do too much in the free time or have buffers of dolce far niente between work and busy free time
riffraff 3y ago
I like my audiobooks during my morning walk, but other than that I'd subscribe to this suggestions. I think you hit the nail on the head with "dealing with missing out". The vast majority of what happens is irrelevant and trying to keep up with, say, the latest tech drama, the latest framework, the scandal du jour, the currently popular TV show.. it feels important but it's not, and giving up is hard but not harmful.

by navs 3y ago

mawadev 3y ago

I'd add to this: going outside and meeting people. Hearing the story of someone else will reframe your mind about how insignificant work really is.

_nalply 3y ago

- Avoid bright light after dinner - Religiously take off the weekends - Take several days off about six times a year (for example a long weekend, however to avoid crowds, sometimes take off during the workweek) - And once a year for at least two weeks - Don't do too much in the free time or have buffers of dolce far niente between work and busy free time

riffraff 3y ago

I like my audiobooks during my morning walk, but other than that I'd subscribe to this suggestions. I think you hit the nail on the head with "dealing with missing out". The vast majority of what happens is irrelevant and trying to keep up with, say, the latest tech drama, the latest framework, the scandal du jour, the currently popular TV show.. it feels important but it's not, and giving up is hard but not harmful.