A mind at work. Microsoft MVP && Passionate .NET dev lead && VP, Innovation and Products at SCT Software. Opinions here are mine. Trying to be all the human I can be with the time I have.
For me, I've found that the antidote to burnout is "giving myself permission." When I recognize symptoms of burnout, I try to listen to myself immediately. What is it that I think I can't do right now because of my circumstances? And then I try to give myself the permission to do that thing.
Usually for me it tends to be writing or exploring new technology, since my current position (while very fulfilling) doesn't always leave all the space for that. Sometimes I need permission to be completely unproductive and play video games or watch tv.
Sometimes, what I'm looking for is permission to rediscover my curiosity instead of grinding away. Picking up a brand new topic, listening to new music, or building a large block of unscheduled time helps me there.
Sometimes, I'm looking for permission to sleep. So I give myself permission to do that.
I am someone who tends to stop going only when the wheels fall off, so learning to listen to myself and adjust accordingly has taken a lot of work (and is an ongoing process). This act of seeking permission with myself has helped me clarify what I need and actively grant myself the space to get me into a better zone.
Thanks for posting about this! It's the kind of conversation we should all be having.
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For me, I've found that the antidote to burnout is "giving myself permission." When I recognize symptoms of burnout, I try to listen to myself immediately. What is it that I think I can't do right now because of my circumstances? And then I try to give myself the permission to do that thing.
Usually for me it tends to be writing or exploring new technology, since my current position (while very fulfilling) doesn't always leave all the space for that. Sometimes I need permission to be completely unproductive and play video games or watch tv.
Sometimes, what I'm looking for is permission to rediscover my curiosity instead of grinding away. Picking up a brand new topic, listening to new music, or building a large block of unscheduled time helps me there.
Sometimes, I'm looking for permission to sleep. So I give myself permission to do that.
I am someone who tends to stop going only when the wheels fall off, so learning to listen to myself and adjust accordingly has taken a lot of work (and is an ongoing process). This act of seeking permission with myself has helped me clarify what I need and actively grant myself the space to get me into a better zone.
Thanks for posting about this! It's the kind of conversation we should all be having.