My coping mechanism is finding something new to learn, but that certainly doesn't work for everyone. Some other ideas: - Spend your free time (and take some e

My coping mechanism is finding something new to learn, but that certainly doesn't work for everyone. Some other ideas: - Spend your free time (and take some extra time off) to do something new non-computer related: gardening, mountainbiking, climbing, etc. Sometimes, computers are just work (until you have more inspiration), which is ok - it pays the bills, find the challenge somewhere else. - Try some vipassana meditation classes. It can be really insightful to see how the mind works. - Take a year off, travel the world (relax a little before a real burn out hits you). - (If applicable) Start a family :). We have a 1.5 year-old daughter, it's great to just watch her play, going for a walk in mountains with her, etc.