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7 Simple Rules to Make Life Better for Developers

Ilona Codes on May 15, 2020

As people, we have a superpower; it is the power of perception. As the famous saying goes, life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we respond to...
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Keff

Thanks for this post, I struggle with this a lot recently. But little by little I'm being able to improve it.

Exercise has really helped me overcome anxiety and depression, also communication is key, talking with people about your problems (if they want to listen that is) really helps you, I don't know if it is just the act of explaining it if it is that you're not SO alone anymore or what exactly... but it helps big time.

I also tell myself the following: "Work is part of life, not life itself, so don't become controlled by it"

I read a book called "The Power of Habit - Why do we do what we do and how to change", it's a nice read, it gives really nice insight into how habits work and how to create them...

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Ilona Codes

Thank you for your reply! I feel you :( I have been in your shoes, and understand how it's challenging to find a balance to live a happy life.

Love this book too! Habit: I see CUE, I will do ROUTINE to get a REWARD 🙌

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Rafał Makara • Edited

Great article. :) I strongly agree with "Take care of your body" part. :) When I feel like dying when working remotely, I have the kettlebell pretty close to my desk. Doing just 1-2 series of snatches and swings for 90 seconds brings me back to life and work. :)

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Ilona Codes

Thank you 🙂 Agree! Indulging yourself in some physical activity will make you more active and fitter.

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Don Alfons Nisnoni

Thanks @ilonacodes !!! Lovely post 👏👍

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Ilona Codes

My pleasure! Thank you too 🙏

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Vincent Fulco (It / It's)

Great stuff here, especially for younger knowledge workers

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Ilona Codes

Absolutely 💯

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Dragodzs

thanks for this post, it helps me.

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Ilona Codes

You are welcome!

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This Dot Media

This was such a gem of an article Ilona! Wonderful advice and really important points 🙏🤗

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Ilona Codes

Thank you very much! I am so glad you liked it 😌

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Claudio Araujo Junior

Very nice post. This has motivated me a lot. Thank you!

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Ilona Codes

Thanks a lot! I appreciate it 🙂

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Marko Petrovic

Great article! Thanks!

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Mel

Thanks you 🙏🏽. Such a good post and important topic