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title: "Discussion on \"How to Deal with Programmer Burnout\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"How to Deal with Programmer Burnout\". Most programmers have a phase where the go through intense work stress which we call burnout. This article shows you what causes it and how to manage it"
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# [How to Deal with Programmer Burnout](https://estherchristopher.com/how-to-deal-with-programmer-burnout?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Most programmers have a phase where the go through intense work stress which we call burnout. This article shows you what causes it and how to manage it

May 31, 2022 · 8 min read · estherchristopher.com  
Updated Jul 2, 2023  
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## Written by

[Esther Christopher](https://hashnode.com/@EstherChristopher)

@EstherChristopher · Lagos, Nigeria

  
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Technical Writer, Software developer

Esther is a Technical writer who has specific interests in software and API documentation. She is also a front-end developer who loves to share her knowledge of programming concepts on her blog and for other publications. She is also an Open Source advocate.

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[WISDOM A KWABENA](https://hashnode.com/@wisdak)

[May 9, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-deal-with-programmer-burnout/6295e3a8e78667ee04ce65f1/comment/645a1c184c568a455ef01d03)

Nice work Esther..... keep it up.... and on the serious note....you're on point....most of this does happen to us.....

[Esther Christopher](https://hashnode.com/@EstherChristopher)

[May 15, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-deal-with-programmer-burnout/6295e3a8e78667ee04ce65f1/comment/645a1c184c568a455ef01d03#reply-646240c2bd75a7abfab220de)

Thank you Wisdom.

[Winston Nwab](https://hashnode.com/@WinstonNwab)

[Oct 11, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-deal-with-programmer-burnout/6295e3a8e78667ee04ce65f1/comment/63459ef227317119dc1ab925)

Great piece!! I've had to deal with my own fair share of burnout and your writing covers ways to deal with it. Rest! Rest! Rest! Very important. 😭

[Esther Christopher](https://hashnode.com/@EstherChristopher)

[Oct 13, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-deal-with-programmer-burnout/6295e3a8e78667ee04ce65f1/comment/63459ef227317119dc1ab925#reply-6347ec9bf448c0357b816d29)

I'm glad to know it helped.