Tag: health

Jan 5, 2024 health

Dealing with the Anticipation of an Upcoming Event

Anticipation, a feeling familiar to us all, is like a bittersweet symphony playing in the background as we await an important event. Whether it’s a major career move, a significant personal milestone, or a long-awaited vacation, the build-up to the big day can be a mix of excitement and anxiety....

Jan 1, 2024 personal

A Journey Towards Self-Improvement: My Threefold Mission

Hello everyone! Ris here. As we embark on a fresh year, I’ve decided to share some personal goals I’m setting for myself. This isn’t just a New Year’s resolution; it’s more of a roadmap for personal growth and fulfillment. My mission revolves around three core objectives: writing daily, enhancing my...

May 16, 2023 health

Battling Burnout: A Guide for Software Developers to Rekindle their Flame

The world of software development is an exhilarating and fast-paced industry, where innovation and creativity intertwine. However, the demanding nature of the job, combined with high expectations and tight deadlines, can often lead to burnout. Burnout is a state of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion caused by chronic stress. Recognizing...

Apr 15, 2022 health

Five Reasons to Focus on the Now

It’s easy to get caught up in planning your future. Planning for a secure and happy future is a significant undertaking. However, spending too much attention on unknowns can significantly inhibit your ability to focus on the here and now. At this very moment, you can begin to enjoy your...

Apr 7, 2022 health

You might be overthinking things

While carefully considering a new idea can be an excellent thing, there comes a time when thinking about something needs to give way to action. Sometimes, though, we stall ourselves out by getting so involved in our thoughts, we never act at all. At what point does serious planning become...

Nov 11, 2021 career

Learn five common workplace health hazards

Is your office or job site making you sick? We would like to think that our employer has our best interests at heart, but unfortunately, you may be exposed to serious health challenges while you’re sitting in the office. Be aware of these common health hazards that you may find...

Oct 27, 2021 career

3 kinds of burnout and how to deal with them

It’s natural for energy levels to fluctuate from day to day, but full-fledged burnout can undermine your happiness and career. Look at the different kinds of burnout and some strategies for dealing with them. Researchers at a Spanish university1 recently discovered at least 3 distinct subtypes of burnout. What they...

Oct 8, 2021 gratitude

10 Practical ways to grow your gratitude.

Have you ever tried to cultivate gratitude? It can be more complicated than it sounds. Our brains are usually wired to pay more attention to negative events. Hurricanes and heartbreaks create deeper impressions than rainbows and family dinners. Sometimes, you’re just so busy that you forget about your resolutions on...

Oct 7, 2021 gratitude

Gratitude transforms my life.

I count my blessings. Being thankful makes me happier and healthier I notice small details. I recognize the positive moments that happen each day. I savor hot showers and delicious food. I celebrate free shipping and the warmth of the sun. I try to imagine what my life would be...

Oct 6, 2021 deib

Supporting marginalized communities

What is a Marginalized Community? Marginalized communities are populations that are often by society or victims of targeted violence. These communities have the most difficulty accessing resources. Minority groups or underrepresented populations often fall under this category. Marginalized persons have difficulties in accessing resources because they are seen as second...

Oct 5, 2021 strategy

Why it is important to have a life strategy

You’ve probably been told that you need to have a strategy for your life at some point. This statement can seem excessive, especially when you may not be 100% sure about where you want to go in life. But whether you like it or not, it is extremely important to...

Oct 3, 2021 strategy

Why is strategy important in life?

When deciding whether to apply strategic living to your life, you may be wondering if it is important or not. Wonder no more! Strategic living is extremely important if you want to achieve major goals in your life. A little more strategy in our life is beneficial for several reasons....

Oct 2, 2021 strategy

What is strategic living?

Everyone wants something out of life, but if you’ve ever tried to achieve a major goal, you know this isn’t always as easy as it may seem. If you are working hard but still not reaching your goals, it might be time to embrace strategic living. Strategic Living is Having...

Oct 1, 2021 strategy

Not having a life strategy can hurt you

When you think of developing a strategy for your life, it may seem daunting, leading you to cast the idea aside. This decision can be a huge mistake that haunts you down the road. When you don’t have a life strategy, you risk damaging your ability to achieve success. Read...

Oct 1, 2021 strategy

Tips to create a personal strategic life plan

Creating a personal strategic plan is no easy task and certainly not one that you should take lightly. This plan will help to guide your life from this point forward. Please keep reading to discover some important tips when it comes to developing your personal strategic plan. Write Down Your...

Oct 1, 2021 strategy

What does living a more strategic life mean?

Maybe you’ve been considering living a more strategic life because a friend or colleague bragged about how it changed everything for them. While it sounds great, what does living a strategic life mean? It Isn’t Just A Decision First, living a strategic life doesn’t mean you can decide to do...

Sep 29, 2021 strategy

How can I live a more strategic life?

Deciding you want to live a more strategic life is a big step in the right direction when it comes to achieving your goals! But just deciding isn’t quite enough! You need to actually “walk the walk.” Here are a few ways you can learn to live a more strategic...

Sep 28, 2021 remote-work

How to deal with isolation when you are working from fome

Working alone sounds great. No one steals the last cup of coffee, and there’s no boss telling you to get to work. There’s one big catch. Remote workers often suffer from isolation. You may have limited opportunities to interact with others. This can become quite uncomfortable after a while. Before...

Sep 27, 2021 strategy

3 Examples of life strategies

Life Strategy Quick Wins When it comes to creating strategies for your life, it can be difficult to know where to begin or even how you can design a strategy to improve your life. To help you get started, below are three examples of life strategies that can change your...

Sep 27, 2021 strategy

3 Ways to live more strategically

Quick Wins for a more strategic life When you live strategically, you make it easier for yourself to accomplish a goal and make decisions along the way. The problem is, it can be hard to know what you need to do to live a more strategic life. If you struggle...

Sep 27, 2021 strategy

How can I create a strategic life plan?

When you are ready to transform the way you do things to live a more strategic life, it can be difficult to know where to start. That is why we all need help. Below you will find the best things to do when it is time to start creating a...

Sep 23, 2021 health

14 ways to find your way back from burnout

Preventing burnout protects your overall health and your career. However, if the way you work changed radically over the past year, your old defenses may not be enough. How do you know if you’re burned out? Some of the most common signs include depression, irritability, and lack of motivation. You...

Sep 20, 2021 health

Reduce stress by doing less

Stop feeling guilty and let go of unfinished tasks We often feel that we need to be accomplishing something at all times. However, it’s not true. This is just a myth that our society has created and it’s time to stop feeling guilty about not being able to finish everything!...

Sep 17, 2021 gratitude

Affirming Your Gratitude Can Bring Peace to Your Life

What do you have to be thankful for? Starting your day off with some gratitude affirmations is a great way to remind yourself of all the wonderful things you have in your life. When you repeat aloud these affirmations of gratitude, you energize yourself and gain the courage to face...

Aug 26, 2021 career

Developing Emotional Intelligence

Transform Your Career by Developing Emotional Intelligence for the Workplace As more studies show emotional intelligence improves employee productivity and job performance, it becomes a more coveted skill in the office. Emotional intelligence is when you can understand the emotions of yourself and others and manage your own feelings well....

Aug 20, 2021 gratitude

How to Have Gratitude Every Day

Why it’s Important to Have Gratitude Every Day It’s important to have gratitude every day because it can have a positive effect on your mental and physical health. It has been proven that grateful people are happier, more confident, and healthier despite their circumstances. Gratitude is such a buzzword these...

Aug 16, 2021 gratitude

5 Benefits of Gratitude

Showing your gratitude can be a great way to spread positive feelings in the world around you. When you think about it, reaching your goals starts with a single positive thought. How do you feel when someone sincerely expresses his or her gratitude to you for something you did? Doesn’t...

Aug 12, 2021 career

8 steps to Create a better work life balance

A Better Work-Life Balance Will Get Your Life Back Do you feel like you’re so busy that you don’t have time for a life? Do you feel as if you’re constantly running behind? There are ways you can learn to negotiate your work life so that you become more productive....

Jun 15, 2021 deib

Amplify unheard voices in the open-source community

Organizations that leverage social media to amplify their voices may find that they missed a crucial step. Often, people will not speak up, if we don’t let them. Let’s discuss how we can be sure to include diverse points of view. Let me speak for the open-source community As an...

Jun 11, 2021 career

How to be a happy developer

How to be a happy developer is a question we get asked a lot. We’re often asked, what do we feel, is the best way to become a better developer. I want to share my thoughts and experience of getting to where I am today with anyone who is willing...

Nov 28, 2020 career

Coping with burnout

Causes of burnout Sedation Spending too much time in one place, staring at the same things day-in-day-out. Stress Programming is high-stress, high-mental energy. This can lead to mental breakdowns, depression, anxiety, etc. Don’t be afraid to talk to a professional. It is especially useful to find a professional with experience...

Nov 23, 2020 career

Eight Dimensions of burnout

Eight Dimensions of burnout Everyone experiences burnout at least once during their career. What many people don’t realize is that it can be felt in many forms1, and manifest in different ways. Mental: My mind cannot process any more; it’s fried. Physical: My body is revolting; I have depleted my...

Oct 8, 2020 career

Signs of burning out

What to do when you no longer love your work Burnout is a common, yet serious, mental health issue that plagues the dev industry. Devs often feel stuck working long hard hours with little reward or reprieve. It can manifest as mental or physical stress and can be debilitating if...

Aug 29, 2019 personal

The Five Tenets

An abridged guide to life, the universe, and everything The 5 unalienable tenets of a free-thinker. These are the rules that I choose to follow with the belief that they will make me a better person. The Tenets Always seek knowledge. Respect the body, mind, and spirit of yourself and...

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