Kick off burnout article

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+lang: en
+title: Maintaining Balance for Open Source Maintainers
+description: Tips for self-Care and avoiding burnout as a maintainer.
+class: balance
+order: 15
+image: /assets/images/cards/maintaining-balance-for-open-source-maintainers.png
+---
+
+As an open source project grows in popularity, it becomes important to set clear boundaries to help you maintain a balance to stay refreshed and productive for the long run. This is where the concept of personal ecology comes into play.
+
+<aside markdown="1" class="pquote">
+  <img src="https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/gabek?s=180" class="pquote-avatar" alt="avatar">
+  I was unable to focus or start on a task. I had a lack of empathy for users.
+  <p markdown="1" class="pquote-credit">
+— @gabek, maintainer of the Owncast live streaming server, on the impact of burnout on his open source work.
+  </p>
+</aside>
+
+## Tips for Self-Care and Avoiding Burnout as a Maintainer:
+
+### Identify your motivations for working in open source
+
+### Reflect on what causes you to get out of balance and stressed out
+
+### Watch out for signs of burnout
+
+### What would you need to continue sustaining yourself and your community?
+
+## Additional Resources
+
+## Contributors