How do you deal with burn out?

I typically tend to reach a certain momentum in a project and can work for long periods of time but then ultimately get burned out to a point where I don't feel like looking at my code

How do you ensure that momentum is maintained without burn out?

Comments

[Kauress]

congratulations! that's testimony to your cooking :)

[Justin Cooksey]

Not well, not well at all

[Kauress]

yes that's one of the things I should implement (review days)will probably help with the larger perspective of a project

[Jess Lee]

I could listen to The Eraser all day.

[Afif Sohaili]

I've experienced this while single-handedly working on my current side project right now. I tune my mindset to say:

1. Have a strong motivation as to why you should complete the project. Set a high goal.
2. It's okay to take a break, but always go back to the project (hence why #1 needs to be very strong.
3. It's okay to take your time. You don't have to achieve your goals at 25 like them people in those Startup articles you just read.

[Kauress]

Lol @3 :)

[lincey.J]

gaming ! it help a lot ( even if it can take time haha) i had like 3 burn out in 2 weeks because of school projects and when i took some gaming break, i got more motivated and i finished the projects !

[Ben Halpern]

Days when I commit to catching up with little things in my life like cleaning my closet, some online shopping I've been meaning to get around to, and where I give myself plenty of extra time to accomplish all of it so I can fit in lots of random nothing time like walks with podcasts etc.

Those days really refresh me.

[Kauress]

I like this idea as I like organizing:)

[Ben Halpern]

If I'm sort of burnt out but can't find the time to step away from my tasks: Music helps me deal. Sometimes it's relaxing music, sometimes it's more angsty/angry music, sometimes it's music from a past time in my life to stoke some nostalgia.

Anyway, I find the right music can help me get through stressful times and work away some of the burnout until I can fully rest.