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# [I'm taking a break from coding, Why?](https://blog.favouritejome.dev/im-taking-a-break-from-coding-why?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Hi there 👋, I've decided to take 2 weeks off coding and here are my reasons... Before getting to my reason, allow me to run through what I've been doing for some couple of months last year, 2020. For the past 3 months - (September - December), I've ...

Jan 10, 2021 · 5 min read · blog.favouritejome.dev  
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## Responses 5

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[Anita Ihuman](https://hashnode.com/@movi)

[Jan 20, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/im-taking-a-break-from-coding-why/5ffaeba4aa5c467fe1559632/comment/60084bcb77d8da2629c943e1)

Take a time off 🤗🤗 your brain needs it

[Favourite Jome](https://hashnode.com/@Favourite)

[Jan 20, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/im-taking-a-break-from-coding-why/5ffaeba4aa5c467fe1559632/comment/60084bcb77d8da2629c943e1#reply-6008507477d8da2629c94465)

I failed at keeping my word about coding 😔. I'll probably write about it...

Thanks btw

[JC Lee](https://hashnode.com/@ljc_dev)

[Jan 10, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/im-taking-a-break-from-coding-why/5ffaeba4aa5c467fe1559632/comment/5ffb7b29a538d0013515605d)

Have a nice break, buddy! My reason for a break was mainly to watch dramas, read mangas and play games 😂🤣.

[Favourite Jome](https://hashnode.com/@Favourite)

[Jan 10, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/im-taking-a-break-from-coding-why/5ffaeba4aa5c467fe1559632/comment/5ffb7b29a538d0013515605d#reply-5ffb7eb6aa5c467fe1559ec2)

Thanks JC 🙂.

[Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria)

[Jan 10, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/im-taking-a-break-from-coding-why/5ffaeba4aa5c467fe1559632/comment/5ffaf4e0aa5c467fe1559680)

It's good to recognize that you are burning out early and that you want to take the break to organize your priorities. Take your time and come back to coding more passionate than ever! :D

P.S. I was planning to publish an article on burnout soon haha

[Favourite Jome](https://hashnode.com/@Favourite)

[Jan 10, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/im-taking-a-break-from-coding-why/5ffaeba4aa5c467fe1559632/comment/5ffaf4e0aa5c467fe1559680#reply-5ffafd53aa5c467fe155971d)

Thanks Victoria 😊.

P.S. What a coincidence...😅

[Caleb Olojo](https://hashnode.com/@Seven_)

[Jan 10, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/im-taking-a-break-from-coding-why/5ffaeba4aa5c467fe1559632/comment/5ffaf171aa5c467fe1559652)

Take your time pal. ⚡

[Favourite Jome](https://hashnode.com/@Favourite)

[Jan 10, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/im-taking-a-break-from-coding-why/5ffaeba4aa5c467fe1559632/comment/5ffaf171aa5c467fe1559652#reply-5ffafd6ca538d00135155874)

Thanks Caleb