Tech Burnout Advice

I would suggest to scale down a bit from work, you have already completed almost 1/4th of your career and if it gives you stress now, imagine 30 more years of it.Then try to start helping people in anyway you can, like crossing a road, or buying coffee for a stranger, or go to a elder community..These kinds of small acts will give your breathing space to think and enrich the mind and bring in more positivity.Always remember that first thing is to get out of bad thoughts.. Therapy a

Have you considered taking a 2-3 week holiday? Go somewhere new, do physical activities that you might enjoy. Stay away from digital media, etc. Do not work on any side-projects, etc.If you end up like @quercusa then you will know what changes to make. If not, you might find yourself in a better place to either continue with the job or look for another one.

Many people get to that point, and I agree with other comments that it might be depression or just fatigue.I'm going back to work tomorrow, and I'm not looking forward to it because the project I'm on isn't going well. A few days ago I asked myself if I'd be feeling different if the project was going well, and concluded that I would be. I'm 26, and can still change a lot that I dislike. I'm going to stick through the project, but after it ends (if it ends) I

You should take a sabbatical right now.I had a similar bored moment who rapidly turned into a destructive burn out situation that almost destroyed both my relationships and my reputation as a good developer.When started showing depression symptoms I took care of the situation and made some changes in my life.- I resigned my job;- I convinced my wife to join me in a 3 week retreat in the woods w/o phone, tv and internet. Just books, wine and conversations.- I took a really lon

Sounds like you need a break of 3 months to half a year, where you don't think about work. Do stuff that gives you energy. Hiking in nature, visit friends, make or listen to music. Do meditation (just search for a meditation audio/video on YouTube if you do not know where to start. If you can afford it, seek professional counseling. Make sure to exercise or at least walk a lot. Write regularly in a journal what gave energy, what took energy and how you are feeling. Keep in touch with f

I am stuck too in my work. I can't quit because of my commitments (also i am too scared to quit and be on my own). Any way. One thing I know is that I do well when I am learning new stuff. So my goal for next 5 years: learn Quantum Computing inside out. This means Physics/Math/Programming in new paradigm. So I have my hands full. So find what makes you feel better and do it. In the meantime, I have found mindless activity like cleaning home boosts mood too.

Had the same issue, just moved to another country changed job. Started going to the gym, started going to meetups. Take a long vacation and think about what you want to do before you jump ship.

Having a break between jobs to analyze things can be really helpful. I don't know the details of your life, but I'd really recommend getting a therapist - a good one is worth their weight in goal.Working out is great - find something you enjoy doing for fitness or get a trainer.Honestly, I found regular breaks from the internet to be really helpful. Intentionally shutting things off to keep me from doom-scrolling for an hour when I wake up in the morning, and reaching for a book

Have fun.Seriously, stop trying to be focused and give yourself permission to enjoy life. This is key, giving yourself permission. Right now you are trying to hustle, you are trying to optimize, but you need to give yourself permission to just stop trying to optimize everything.Explore, try new things, and don't settle on anything. Just live.Most importantly, go out and try new things. Even things you might not otherwise have wanted to try. There are countless free classes out ther

Do what you can to find happiness again. Rest is important. Lower your stress levels.Talk to a professional before quitting your Job. HN is great but not able to tell you what to do here. A therapist can help you come up with a plan. They can help you evaluate if it's working.