To prevent burnout, developers should recognize their stress signs, address them directly, and avoid the tendency to just work harder without self-care.

Developers often struggle with stress sensing and management, feeling pressured to work excessive hours, which leads to superficial solutions like mindfulness apps instead of addressing the root causes of burnout and neglect of their own well-being.

Burnout can manifest as an inability to disconnect from work, affecting even those who are engaged and productive.

Burnout often results from a lack of momentum rather than overworking; working on things that are interesting and successful energizes you.

When stressed, developers tend to focus on eliminating the source of their stress, such as completing a demanding task, rather than addressing their own well-being.

Toxic resilience is the idea that we should push through discomfort without acknowledging our limits, which can lead to burnout.

Many developers are unaware of the wellness resources available to them, which can lead to increased stress and burnout.

The definition of burnout is evolving; atypical features are now recognized, such as the inability to unplug from work.

Dealing with burnout as a founder is challenging; you must keep going despite the difficulties, rely on your support network, and address the challenges to eventually feel better.