Things I learned about Stress and Imposter Syndrome in Tech

Things I’ve Learned About Stress in Tech

Brian Hogg@brianhogg

brianhogg.com

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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://davidwalsh.name/impostor-syndrome

Imposter Syndrome

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

Things I’ve Learned About Stress in Tech

Brian Hogg@brianhogg

brianhogg.com