That eye strain is real.
As is the digital addiction and attention fragmentation (less focused work, more multi-tasking)
I also deal constantly with weight issues, anxiety and stress as a result of work hours, travel and routines that don't necessarily create clear boundaries or healthy habits. All of these are things that can be fixed with mindfulness, self-care and discipline. And on paper that sounds easy. But when you juggle work, parenting, home and a dozen other responsibilities, it gets harder to find the time to plan and execute these in an intentional way.
Two things that help:
Forgive yourself when you fail. Try. Try again. My superpower is I never give up on myself.
Find good support systems to help you stay the course. My support system is family.
The thing I am working most on is self-care. We live in a workaholic culture where peer pressure can be strong and it takes a lot of willpower and self-esteem to be okay with making choices that are right for you. Still very much a WIP for me so if others have tips, I'm here to listen.
I empower people to become software developers, especially those with kids/family responsibilities, full-time jobs, or who feel too old to start over. 🥰👩🏽💻
Location
Washington DC
Education
Duke University | The Firehose Project (coding bootcamp)
God, yes! Absolutely.
That eye strain is real.
As is the digital addiction and attention fragmentation (less focused work, more multi-tasking)
I also deal constantly with weight issues, anxiety and stress as a result of work hours, travel and routines that don't necessarily create clear boundaries or healthy habits. All of these are things that can be fixed with mindfulness, self-care and discipline. And on paper that sounds easy. But when you juggle work, parenting, home and a dozen other responsibilities, it gets harder to find the time to plan and execute these in an intentional way.
Two things that help:
The thing I am working most on is self-care. We live in a workaholic culture where peer pressure can be strong and it takes a lot of willpower and self-esteem to be okay with making choices that are right for you. Still very much a WIP for me so if others have tips, I'm here to listen.
I felt this ... all the way ❤️