Everyone working as a software developer has experienced it at some point.
My experience working in abespoke software development companytaught me the importance of being a team player.
Your dev team is your safety net if you fall, theyll be there to catch you.
But what about if youre a freelance developer?
So in case youve ever found yourself short of motivation, know that youre not alone.
Lets see how to keep going and motivate yourself even when you face programming challenges:
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How you face challenges will ultimately depend on your personality characteristics, your coping mechanisms, and your preparation.
Think of these qualities as skills you have to master, just like a programming language.
Over time you slowly, gradually but inevitably get better.
The same is valid when it comes to self-motivation.
Motivation is like a muscle that needs to be trained to get stronger.
you might even reward yourself with something pleasurable (e.g.
coffee break, a funny Youtube video etc.)
after youve made some initial progress.
When you have an intimidating Monster Project try not to look at it as a whole.
Instead, break it down intosmall components with a manageable size.
Object-oriented programming languages come with the great benefit of allowing developers to break problems down into essential components.
If you prefer to switch between multiple tasks, check that that those are related actions, (e.g.
AI and NLP).
Otherwise, you might risk poor performance, and it would be more time-consuming for you.
For this reason, it is crucial to be smart and seek assistance.
Describe which functions or code lines are broken and what youve tried already to fix them.
it’s possible for you to literally get up and go for a walk.
Alternatively, you’re able to just go on your balcony and deeply inhale some fresh air.
Filling your lungs with fresh air will energize and rejuvenate your whole being.
These magic brain powers are well-researched and evidence-based.
Neuroscience explains the existence of four brain frequency waves depending on your level of activity.
When you actively venture to overcome a programming challenge, you generate beta waves.
If youre in a relaxed state, you emit alpha waves.
Deep sleep, on the other hand, is associated with delta waves.
The missing step here, before entering the delta phase is calledtheta state.
Theta waves are the best for problem-solving.
They occur between active and relaxed states and can even strike you while you shower.
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.cult by Honeypot is a Berlin-based community platform for developers.
