Rapidly With These 4 Stupid Daily Habits
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Great article!
A couple 'rules' (self-imposed) that have helped me with the things you mentioned (mostly related to physical health) are:
I also do some fun activity (I'm into martial arts like Taekwondo or Jujitsu) with people I don't know to meet somebody new (and or course with my friends as well. They're important too!).
As far as mental stimulation, I challenge myself every time I code something, because the projects I work on are usually asking a lot for a solo developer. 😂
Those are solid rules! I follow the 0/0/0 rule: zero miles walked, zero miles run, and zero regrets... until I try to stand up after coding all day. 😂
Just kidding, I use a treadmill while I take long meetings, apart from my regular workouts.
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LOL
Flow state is a thing, and it doens't only last for 25 minutes for me. If I followed that advice I'd drop from flow just as I got into it. I might do some "different thinking" every 30/45 minutes, but I will be thinking about the work or my productivity would nose dive.
That was my first respone, too, when the author suggested breaking after 20 minutes. One cannot easily do that when it may take 15 minutes to descend into that mindset. Complex problem solving requires taht level of focus, maybe for hours.
That's a very generic rule, and may not be applicable for every individual or environment.
I agree...!!
Short breaks help, but staying mentally connected to the task is key to keeping that productivity going!
I agree wit you on the physical excise.. It is very important to work out regularly.. Go to the 💪 gym do some sit ups and push ups... Meet new people in the gym .. Go for long walks very important.. 😌
I couldn’t agree more! Especially about meeting new people at the gym—nothing bonds you quite like mutual awkwardness during squats. 😅
lol, true
Interesting article, but really it is the same information that I've been hearing most of my career, since '81. Unfortunately, I didn't listen and ended up with much of what you consider in your article, not only health but missed opportunities in my personal life.
The problems are all accurate, at least potentially. The solutions are reasonable also. The problem is very much like that of an alcoholic: You recognize the problems, primary and secondary, and you understand the necessity of the solutions. The hardest part is actually going to the next step to address the situation. It can be especially hard for some developers because they have that special mindset which pulls them into that relationship with code development.
I propose a Coders Anonymous organization. :-)
Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Developers often overlook the importance of mental health, leading to burnout and cognitive strain. It’s crucial for companies like hansenglassinc to prioritize wellness to foster a healthier work environment.
Totally agree! After all, you can’t fix bugs when your brain is as fried as your code 🧠💥
Speaking of marathon coding, what do you guys do while your code is running?
Well, while my code is running, I like to practice my 'I'm definitely not stressing out' face in the mirror.
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Only wannabes do marathon coding. Once you have a job in this field, if you're slightly intelligent, you no longer do marathon coding.
Ah, but marathon coding builds stamina! You never know when you'll need to run a mental ultramarathon to debug a bug that shows up at 4 a.m. 😄
Hmmm. I have to disagree. Perhaps, more difficult problems are in order.
It’s all about finding balance and knowing when to push and when to take a step back.
Actually none of these are bad. Your post has no truth to it. I've done these things for more years than you've probably been alive and I've not suffered from it.
I appreciate your perspective. The points I raised are based on experiences shared by other developers.
While these practices may not have caused issues in your case, it’s important to note that different environments can lead to different outcomes.
Great article @ssukhpinder
One thing I would like to add is CODING HANGOVER - Once you step away from the screen after work, it takes a couple of minutes to move your mind from one state to the outside world of the screen.
Thanks @altaf_khokhar_b6c99b474d2 ! Haha, yes, the CODING HANGOVER is real! 😅 It’s like you close the laptop, but your brain is still debugging your life for a few minutes.
hmm good points. love this article!
Thanks a lot for your kind words. Keep reading..!!
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Interesting article, I found my self falling for this trap, it feels normal until red this article.
Excellence at it's finest !
Thanks a lot
Thanks for sharing this helpful information.
You're welcome.....Keep Reading..!!
Love this article and it's so relatable 🤭
Thank you so much
Muy útil el artículo.
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I agree, this post is very important for the community
Thanks for ur kind words.
I agree.
Interesting.
Any links to the studies?
i think its self oriented when you deside youll code no sleep no exersice then its upon your self
over 10+ years thinking about it...
you make my Friday, bro
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