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## Resources for Maintainers
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-[The Maintainers by Node.js Foundation](https://www.sas.upenn.edu/~jesusfv/) - Stories and insights from open source maintainers
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-[Maintainers Anonymous](https://maintainers.github.io/) - Community for open source maintainers
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-[Burnout Recovery Guide](https://opensource.com/article/19/11/burnout-open-source-maintainers) - Opensource.com's guide for recovering from burnout
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-[Finding Time to Maintain](https://opensource.guide/finding-time/) - GitHub's guide on time management for maintainers
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-[The Maintainers](https://www.themaintainers.org/) - Conversations about the roles and experiences of open source maintainers
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-[Open Source Guides - Finding Time](https://opensource.guide/finding-time/) - GitHub's guide on time management for maintainers
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-[Burnout and Open Source](https://opensource.com/article/21/3/open-source-burnout) - Managing burnout as an open source maintainer
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-[Node.js TSC Burnout Discussion](https://github.com/nodejs/TSC/issues) - Real discussions from experienced maintainers
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## Conclusion
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Sustainable open source maintenance requires intentional boundary-setting, delegation, and self-care. By recognizing early warning signs and implementing preventative strategies, you can maintain your project and your wellbeing for years to come.
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Remember: A burnt-out maintainer helps no one. Taking care of yourself is taking care of your project.
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**Step 5: Commit this file**
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- Scroll down to the bottom
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- In the "Commit new file" section, write this message:
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Add: Preventing Burnout for Open Source Maintainers guide
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- Select "Create a new branch for this commit"
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- Name it: `add-burnout-guide`
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**Step 6: Create a Pull Request**
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- GitHub will automatically show you a "Compare & pull request" button
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## Summary
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This PR adds a new comprehensive guide on preventing burnout for open source maintainers.
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## What's included
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- Recognition of burnout symptoms
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- Strategies for setting sustainable boundaries
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- Delegation and team-building approaches
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- Mental health resources and support
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## Why this matters
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While the guides cover "Finding Time," there's currently no dedicated resource addressing maintainer burnout—a critical issue affecting many contributors. This fills that gap
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