Burnout. That dreaded word.

Is it because you don't feel incentivized enough? Are your PRs being ignored? Are you working on your projects as a lone wolf? Do you not have enough time or energy to contribute to a FOSS project in addition to a day job?

Life happens. It gets to the best of us. Our dreams of endless contributing to FOSS projects suddenly seem far-fetched.

How do we handle this? How do we contribute in a sustainable manner without affecting our mental health?

In this talk we will explore several counterintuitive ideas on how to manage our mental health as a FOSS contributor. If you view FOSS as a way of life then this talk might serve as food for thought for you.