Wikipedia:Enjoy yourself

Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Photograph of Boris Yeltsin at White House lectern with Bill Clinton to his left, both laughing, in October 1995
State visits can be stressful; but here, leaders Boris Yeltsin of Russia and Bill Clinton of the United States managed to laugh together (1995).

Wikipedia can be stressful.

personal attacks
. Some editors spend most of their time trying to prevent and cool down conflict.

However,

Remember how to remain calm
when editing becomes stressful. But never let Wikipedia become a chore. Never feel like you have to keep editing and discussing for Wikipedia's sake, because you don't.

Further advice

  1. Wikipedia:No personal attacks ever. No excuses.
  2. Wikipedia:Wikiquette
    includes the sometimes useful advice "Come back after a week or two".
  3. Wikipedia:WikiLove reminds us "It's only the internet! Breathe... and relax!".
  4. Wikipedia:Department of Fun is a great place to take a break and have some fun.
  5. Wikipedia:Wikipedia is a volunteer service Remember, you're a volunteer and you're not obligated to do anything
  6. Consider taking a
    WP:WIKIBREAK
    to regain your energy so you can edit again.
  7. Consider
    retiring
    if you no longer want to edit for fun.

See also