# BURNOUT

# What is burnout

Burnout are physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress 
 It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands
 it affects programmers around the world (no programmer can raise a hand to say they have never had burnouts).

>A new study by Haystack Analytics  has found that 83% of software developers suffer from workplace burnout. The top reasons cited for burnout included high workload (47%), inefficient process (31%) alongside unclear goals and targets (29%).


# Causes of burnouts
**There are several causes of burnouts in programmers 
i listed a few below**

- prolonged stress and frustration.
- Lack of support .
- Weak programming culture.
- forgetting to take care of yourself.
- Lack of recognition.
- Bad work life balance .
- Too much work .
- Toxic relationship & unfair treatment at work.
-Physical or mental illnesses.
> An estimated 49.5% of young people had any mental disorder. (Samhsa, 2019) 


# Signs of burnout
** Are you on the road to burnout?
 You may be on the road to burnout if you show any of the following signs**
- Feeling of isolation.
- Lack of accomplishment and ineffectiveness.
- Lost energy ,motivation & interest.
- Abnormal schedules and trouble sleeping.
- Negativity.
-You’re exhausted all the time.
- Self doubt.

# Dealing with burnout
**identifying the cause of the burnout is the first step in dealing with a burnout**

-** Get enough sleep** 
Sitting on your desk in front of a computer for 8+ hours per day is not good for you
Leave that code get some rest , take a bath , freshen up.


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- **pay attention to your needs & let others know**theres nothing bad about taking care of your needs.
- **Delegate & set boundaries**
>Do not deploy on Fridays.

- **clear your head**.
- **take short & frequent break's**.
- **seek help**.
Discuss what you are facing /try get help.

# Parting thoughts
 
Learning to strike the balance and **"me time"** is really important 
Take time out to care of yourself its really important
**The project would be completed with or without you** your health is the most important.   

A wise man once said
> For what shall it profit a dev, if he deploys  on Friday, and lose his weekend.