Tag: advice-to-myself

Dealing with developers block

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Developers block

This post contains stories I can very much relate with. I use a lot of the mentioned strategies like prototyping as a learning mechanism, but still haven’t totally cracked the code on how to get unstuck other than time and random inspiration.

I think getting randomized is a huge source of demotivation for me and that’s not something you can always control. Best thing to do is block off your calendar and mute messages and emails from popping up, and checking those on an hourly basis. But also getting a random task to go learn about something might mean I lose all motivation for the current task and will slow down its completion by 10x or more. 
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# / 2025 / 08 / 23

Short-circuiting to get back on track

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Problem: Sometimes I start out my day at work not feeling it. Sometimes that feeling lasts all day and my productivity suffers.

Solution:Find ways to short-circuit those feelings. This requires introspection, which can be very difficult to do when you aren't feeling it. But sometimes, something happens in your day that you didn't expect, and it helps you short-circuit and get back on track.

The number one thing for me that helps me get back on track is talking to people. Find someone to have a conversation with, ideally someone who gives you energy and can make you laugh. Laughter and lively discussion can turn almost any bad day around for me. Find the people that give you joy, and give them a call. It's a better use of time than just sitting there, and when you are done, you may just have a good day.

Be that person that gives others joy and energy on the days you are feeling it. Call your friends and family on good days, not just the bad ones.

Tags: advice-to-myself, dopamine
# / 2025 / 02 / 19