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luciana
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After hours of debugging code that refuses to cooperate, I realized I needed something mindless but fun to reset my brain. Normally I’d scroll aimlessly, but this time I tried a little browser game instead. Surprisingly, it worked better than coffee to get me back in the zone. Do you guys also have a go-to quick fix when burnout hits?

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  • 3
    11h
    That isn’t burnout. Like, it’s not even in the same realm as burnout. Please don’t get these confused.

    But yes. Anything intensely enjoyable (like fast-paced games) work really well because they give you a shot of dopamine, which in turn allows your brain to work better — especially if you have ADHD.
  • 2
    10h
    "Little browser games" are a saturated market, you're wasting your time.
  • 0
    10h
    liquor
  • 1
    9h
    Your link in your profile leads to “little browser games” aka chiikawapuzzles. We’ve had issues with app promoters in the past, just making sure you’re not one of them?
  • 0
    9h
    chiikawa-puzzle.io
  • 3
    8h
    Seconding the notion that this is not burnout.

    But yeah, whenever what you mention happens it's usually a sign that I have to take my lunch break or an afternoon nap.
  • -1
    8h
    @TeachMeCode omg
  • 5
    8h
    @TeachMeCode > 'Your link in your profile leads to (...) We’ve had issues with app promoters in the past, just making sure you’re not one of them?'

    Yeah... I have found that suspicious, too.
  • 2
    8h
    @Musytwe gfy
  • 2
    8h
    I was reminded of this one:

    Source: https://commitstrip.com/wp-content/... .
  • 2
    8h
    @TeachMeCode Isn't this a trend on tiktok too?

    Here are 5 tips for sleeping:

    1. random fact (Sleep 8h)

    2. no coffie

    3. Go for a walk

    4. Use this *self promoted brand*-pills to help you sleep better

    5. Eat my ass
  • 2
    6h
    Wait, why would you spend more time on your computer? Just get up and do something else around the office or in your house.
  • 2
    6h
    I agree with @Root. That's not burnout, it's just ordinary wear/boredom/procastination. I usually read the news, check my e-mail, play some online chess och read up on what's going on at devrant :)
  • 1
    6h
    @gitstashio

    That's a good point!
  • 0
    4h
    10-minute stand-up break, tiny 20-minute nap, 1 hour of fun.
  • 1
    4h
    The real answer is play the fun online games she’s trying to sell
  • 1
    3h
    @TerriToniAX LinkedIn has also mini mind games.

    Boss: What are you doing?

    Me: Browsing LinkedIn to catch up with the latest trends...
  • 3
    2h
    90% sure ad spam.
    Next time you’ll be driving with me!
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