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!