things i learned about stress and imposter syndrome in tech
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My Story
“The joke in the office was that when it came to work/life balance, work came first, life came second, and
trying to find the balance came last.”
Jason Merkoski
“Nearly every person I worked with, I saw cry at their desk.”
Bo Olson
http://lunar.lostgarden.com/Rules%20of%20Productivity.pdf
“This behavior is fascinating to observe. Zombies stumble over to
their desk everymorning. Temper flare. Bugs pour in.
Yet to turn back would be a betrayal.”
http://lunar.lostgarden.com/Rules%20of%20Productivity.pdf
“I’m not good enough to be here”
“I’ll never be as qualified as
(this person)”
“Only a matter of time before someone finds out
I’m a fraud"
“I’m not talented I’ve just been lucky so far"
“Being busy is the worst form of laziness”
Scheduling Time for Friends & Family
http://michaelhyatt.com/priority-management-and-life-balance.html
Setting Priorities
http://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/relaxation-techniques-breath-control-helps-quell-errant-stress-response
Deep Breathing
http://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/guide/how-to-find-therapist
Finding a Therapist / Counsellor
Starting Small
http://lunar.lostgarden.com/Rules%20of%20Productivity.pdf