Happy Coding

This assignment will be rather different, and probably quite relaxing: it mostly consists of watching non-technical videos providing all kinds of advice that may benefit you as a software developer and as a human.

The topics covered here will not be tested in an exam. But in case you need any motivation to take them seriously anyway: take another look at the title of this lesson. ☺

Motivation & discipline

Wisdomination - Screw motivation, what you need is discipline.

Part 1: Motivation is a counterproductive attitude to productivity. What counts is discipline.

Wisdomination - Practical discipline

Part 2: Tips on how to actually build discipline.

Imposter syndrome

Elizabeth Cox - What is imposter syndrome and how can you combat it?

The imposter syndrome is very, very prevalent among software developers. It's important that you recognize it as such.

TheSchoolOfLife - The Impostor Syndrome

Another interesting take on the imposter syndrome.

Depression & burn-out

Programmers and Depression: Why No One Talks About This and 8 Powerful Ways to Overcome It - article

Eight sensible things to do that may help you fight off oncoming depression.

Programmers and Depression: Why No One Talks About This and 8 Powerful Ways to Overcome It - video

Video version of the above article.

ACT StudentHelp

Our academy created a surprising useful website with information on all kinds of problems that may crop up during your studies, and links to Saxion facilities that may be of help.

7 ways to maximize misery (and thus, what not to do!)

some light fun, while giving you an idea about things you can do, or rather should do the opposite of if you want to improve your quality of life

PS: Why not take a short break now, if you haven't already? 😀

Health

Programmers Should DEFINITELY Exercise (If You Don't Want To... DIE?)

A very convincing and actionable video about the three most cliche pieces of lifestyle advice.

Programmer Posture

Productivity

How to Maximize Your Productivity (As a Software Developer or Learning Programming)

Three potentially very valuable tips for software developers.

Wikipedia - Pomodoro Technique

Pomofocus

An online Pomodoro timer.

Learning to program

5 HUGE Tips For New Programmers

Getting and staying in the flow

Programmer Flow State: "In The Zone" Coding

This is why you shouldn't interrupt a programmer

A comic to make the point.

Procrastination

Tim Urban - Inside the mind of a master procrastinator

Funny and awfully recognizable explanation of procrastination. Especially the case of non-deadline procrastination, identified near the end of this video, may be an important life realization!