How to Reduce Stress and Overcome Anxiety as a Software Developer

Re:How to Reduce Stress and Overcome Anxiety as a Software D... by markus_zhang on Tuesday May 02, 2023 @04:30PM (#35793740)

I have to admit, at 40 a raison dêtre is still escaping from my grasp, even with family, work and hobbies.

Not sure if I'm going to find one for my whole life but whatever.

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Re:How to Reduce Stress and Overcome Anxiety as a Software D... by snarf21 on Wednesday May 03, 2023 @09:41AM (#35802258)

Is there way to help others in your life? Either by volunteering or via your hobbies? Selflessness is very cathartic in my experience.

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Re:How to Reduce Stress and Overcome Anxiety as a Software D... by markus_zhang on Wednesday May 03, 2023 @10:23AM (#35802757)

You have a point. I'm actually thinking about it. Helping other people is probably the only thing that made me happy throughout life. Unlike others such as gaming that only keep me happy when I was younger.

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Re:How to Reduce Stress and Overcome Anxiety as a Software D... by snarf21 on Wednesday May 03, 2023 @12:19PM (#35804233)

For sure .. I've also found it helps if your hobbies involve others aren't solitary .. Even playing a MMO or FPS online is quite different than being in a board game group or kayak club .. Good luck!!!

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