Discover essential insights on preventing and managing burnout in this 25-minute conference talk by Jason Hibbets from Red Hat. Learn to recognize the signs of burnout, understand its consequences, and explore effective strategies for maintaining work-life balance. Gain valuable tips on unplugging, setting boundaries, managing stress, and delegating tasks. Understand the importance of flexible schedules, time management, and learning to say no. Explore the relationship between passion and burnout in open source and tech communities, and discover why it's crucial not to suffer in silence. Equip yourself with practical knowledge to maintain your well-being and productivity in high-stress environments.
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Experiencing Burnout
Overview
Syllabus
A perfect storm (of stress)
The breaking point
Crumbling under the pressure
Losing motivation and passion
Diagnosis: Severe anxiety
Burnout: A real threat to open source & tech communities
Burnout starts with passion
Balance work with: Recognition, rewards, and relaxation
Know the signs of burnout
Consequences of burnout
#2 - Preventing burnout: Unplug and completely escape
Preventing burnout: Avoid the "always on" feeling
Preventing burnout: Set limits and share them
Preventing burnout: Flexible work schedule
Preventing burnout: Be aware of how you spend time
Preventing burnout: Avoid unplanned work
Preventing burnout: Turn unplanned work into planned work
Managing stress: Have a stress outlet
Managing stress: Better time management
Managing stress: Delegate like a boss!
Managing stress: Learn how to say no
Burnout: Don't suffer in silence
things I wish I knew before experiencing burr #1 - Know the signs of bumout
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