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This has always been the case for me, not sure why, but when I have nothing to do at work I get very anxious.

I assume it’s because the other areas of my team are very busy and conversing on various problems and that makes me feel like dead weight and drains my energy.

Open to suggestions or tips on avoiding this. I’m trying to find things to do, but I find it equally draining to fill the time at work with useless stuff.

Young senior dev at big tech. Any good reads for the new year? I like all topics, but trying to commit to 2-3 technical books that can help me progress in my career.

I love to code, but the pressure of work makes me dwindle both physically and mentally.

After lots of conscious effort, I’m back in a good physical and mental state trying to not let work take me down this year.

What tips would you give to someone to avoid getting drained by work and politics/human emotions?

In a time of New Years resolutions, I like to bring up a question that reflects on not 2023 goals, but the goals you set in 2021 for the 2022 year.

For those who stuck with them consistently the entire year, what are some mantras, tips or mottos for those entering 2023 with a “fresh slate”? What do you do to stay consistent despite family issues, work deadlines, sleep deprivation and general malaise?

Asking for a friend ;) PS. Happy new year to HN and wishing you a healthy and satisfying year to whatever that entails