As a developer, how do you handle all the stress work can cause ?
Marcel NAMETISSA
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As a developer, I know how stressful the work can be with all the deadlines, the tickets and issues to handle and these bugs 🐛 hidden deep in our code sometimes.
So I ask, how do you handle all this stress ?
With a super app ? 📱 Or your superpowers ?
And what could help you more ?
PS: I am building my first SAAS to help in that area 😆
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Lorenz Sell@lorenzsell
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Every morning I take a cold shower and practice yoga and meditation for 2 hours. If I didn't have that, I would be most likely be crushed by the pressure of startup life. It really makes all the difference.
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Thank you @lorenzsell ✨
That seems like a really good routine. Personally I take cold showers too, and let's say it : It's a good way to clear one's mind.
Do you use any productivity app on top of that routine ?
Launching soon!
Great question! Handling stress as a developer is definitely something we face. For me, working in a startup building AI-based products with the latest tech stack means I'm always in learning & Action mode, which adds an extra layer of excitement - sometimes stress.
As a developer, getting stuck in stressful situation and problems . Here's how I manage:
Firstly, Prioritize and Break Down Tasks - I remember when I was working as an intern at @cloudredux, being new to the startup world was a significant change from the laid-back college days. I had to build real things and handle a lot of work on my own. One of my mentors gave me advice: "You need to find the corner pieces first and then gradually work your way in." Breaking down tasks into smaller, manageable pieces and prioritizing them. This advice applies not just to work but to life as well. You'll face many problems, and things will be difficult to handle. Just using this technique, and path will be clear.
Communication
Discuss issues with team. Open communication often leads to quicker resolutions. There have been many times when I was stuck on a problem, and taking a break to have a conversation with my team led to finding a solution. As a developer, we spend a lot of time alone, solving problems and engaging in self-talk. Talking to others can relax your mind and provide new perspectives. So, in the end, my mind is relaxed, and had my break, and found a solution—now I can get back to work with a refreshed mindset.
Training physically is crucial. Hit the gym, lifting heavy, and release stress by pushing weights. For some, meditation works, for others, it's music but for me its gym. Having such activities ensures that the pressure of work doesn't affect your personal life.
Handling stress effectively is crucial for productivity and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. It's all about breaking tasks down, communicating, and taking those necessary breaks to recharge.
Wow 😲 @vedant_raut_0608 !
You seem to be pretty well organized !
Thank you for all the tips ✨
Moreover, I can perfectly relate with all of them. ( Yep I do workout too + Music 🎶)
-Task management is crucial to have a clear goal.
-Communication will show you the 'semi-colon' that didn't saw.
- Training will keep you well maintained, both mentally and physically.
Here is another question for you : Do you use any kind of productivity app while you work ? Any kind of reminder or thing to breakdown tasks ?
Handling the stress of development is like debugging a complex code - sometimes you need a mix of superpowers and a dash of humor to keep things running smoothly! So, what's your secret sauce to tackle those bugs and tight deadlines?