Burnout comes from different sources than most people expect: Burnout comes from doing tasks you didn’t opt into of your own free will — or scenarios dragging out without progress. Therefore, if you’re running into iteration burnout - it’s likely because decisions are being made outside of your sphere of influence. Ask if you can take ownership of iteration towards a goal - and chart your own course. In addition, don’t heavily invest into polish and feedback into the core design works. This will minimize sunk costs and encourage you to iterate more cheaply. If these aren’t options you have a leadership problem.

These are some methods in my perspective as a solo developer: 1. Plan your timeline with iterations and changes as a part of work. 2. Use divide and conquer rule for incorporating changes and iterations. 3. Take a refreshing break if you hit a wall or when you feel like a burnout. 4. Plan a workflow for all the changes you have to incorporate. 5. Prioritize changes that are crucial for operation of project rather then cosmetic changes. 6. Pace yourself from start of the project to finish before deadline so to have a buffer between development and improvement phase.

Dealing with constant changes and iterations can be exhausting, but to prevent burnout, set clear boundaries for work hours and breaks. Prioritize tasks and avoid overloading yourself or your team with too many changes at once. Encourage open communication, allowing everyone to express concerns and seek support when needed. Regularly celebrate small wins to keep morale high, and ensure you’re pacing development to avoid crunch periods. Remember, balancing creativity with self-care is essential for long-term success.

As I manage the growth and design of borofpani.com a web games portal which requires working on lots of different games at the same time with a very capable small team, I prevent burnout by setting clear tasks work boundaries, switching creative tasks, prioritizing work and engaging with a supportive community. Gathering user feedback and dedicating time to personal projects keeps my passion alive, while participating in game jams sharpens my skills and creativity.

Dealing with constant changes in game design, I prevent burnout by setting clear goals and breaking projects into manageable tasks. I use techniques like the Pomodoro method and take regular breaks to stay fresh. Staying organized with project management tools and celebrating small wins keeps me motivated. I balance work with activities like boxing and modeling, and I stay inspired by exploring new games and learning from others. Seeking feedback for fresh perspectives and focusing on self-care helps maintain my energy and resilience. Embracing iterations as part of the creative process keeps me positive and productive.