Some tips for being active as a Developer. A thread ↓
Body and mind are connected
If you are physically active, this will have an impact on your mental activities, such as writing code or thinking about how to solve a bug.
Mind and body are closely connected and one influences the other.
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If you are physically active, this will have an impact on your mental activities, such as writing code or thinking about how to solve a bug.
Mind and body are closely connected and one influences the other.
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The Dev Stereotype
There is the stereotype of the developer who stays in front of the computer all day.
But it doesn't have to be that way.
You can be a developer and also stay fit, dedicating time to training constantly every day.
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There is the stereotype of the developer who stays in front of the computer all day.
But it doesn't have to be that way.
You can be a developer and also stay fit, dedicating time to training constantly every day.
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“I have no time”
In general, this is simply an excuse.
In general, this is an excuse.
life is prioritized and exercising regularly will allow us to do our job regularly for many years.
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In general, this is simply an excuse.
In general, this is an excuse.
life is prioritized and exercising regularly will allow us to do our job regularly for many years.
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Don’t feel guilty
Feeling guilty for not going to the gym or not working out is not going to help you get better.
You should just stop feeling guilty and just start, doing something simple.
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Feeling guilty for not going to the gym or not working out is not going to help you get better.
You should just stop feeling guilty and just start, doing something simple.
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Doing little is better than nothing
There is a huge difference between doing no physical activity and doing little.
if you walk 10 mins/day, you can increase in the following days
Don't underestimate the impact that walking 15 minutes, constantly, all year round can have.
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There is a huge difference between doing no physical activity and doing little.
if you walk 10 mins/day, you can increase in the following days
Don't underestimate the impact that walking 15 minutes, constantly, all year round can have.
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Breaks are important
Staring at the screen for hours looking for a bug doesn't help your health. on the other hand, if you go out for a walk or a short run, it can have a big impact on your day.
Bonus: you can think about the solution and even fix the bug while walking!
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Staring at the screen for hours looking for a bug doesn't help your health. on the other hand, if you go out for a walk or a short run, it can have a big impact on your day.
Bonus: you can think about the solution and even fix the bug while walking!
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Focus on an activity you enjoy
Some like to run, some like to swim, some to play football.
If you have trouble being motivated, doing an activity you enjoy can be a good start
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Some like to run, some like to swim, some to play football.
If you have trouble being motivated, doing an activity you enjoy can be a good start
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When to exercise?
The morning is best for having a good day if you can,
while the evening is good for relieving stress.
Both are very valid so find your spot during the day that fits you the best.
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The morning is best for having a good day if you can,
while the evening is good for relieving stress.
Both are very valid so find your spot during the day that fits you the best.
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Exercising and sleeping
From my experience, when I train more, I sleep even better and I need less time to rest.
I can even fall asleep earlier so when I dedicate more time to training I am actually saving time.
So exercise to sleep better.
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From my experience, when I train more, I sleep even better and I need less time to rest.
I can even fall asleep earlier so when I dedicate more time to training I am actually saving time.
So exercise to sleep better.
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Mens sana in corpore sano
"Mens sana in corpore sano" is a Latin proverb.
It's translated as "a healthy mind in a healthy body".
This is used in sporting contexts to express that physical exercise is an essential part of mental and psychological well-being.
"Mens sana in corpore sano" is a Latin proverb.
It's translated as "a healthy mind in a healthy body".
This is used in sporting contexts to express that physical exercise is an essential part of mental and psychological well-being.
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