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Luke Bonaccorsi • Edited

Take time off regularly. Even if all you do is have a week of getting up late and watching TV.

Don't chase after everything new that comes out. If something looks interesting then maybe have a look, but don't do it with everything. (I see this as the cause of "JavaScript fatigue")

Only do stuff in your free time if it is of interest to you. If it's work related then your employer should be providing training and/or time to learn.

Make sure to talk to people and ask for help if necessary. No point in stressing and mentally exhausting yourself when you can ask advice.

Sleep is important. Make sure you get enough.

Keep the overtime to a minimum. That is your time.

Make sure to manage expectations around your workload. If you have a deadline for some work, ensure it is reasonable and achievable. If not, communicate this. If there is any change in the deadline being achievable, communicate it. A lack of planning on their part should not constitute an emergency on yours.