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About this talk
Starting your first software development job is very rewarding. You get to apply what you learned from school, bootcamp,...
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Asking this on behalf of a friend:
I have social anxiety that makes it differicult for me to apply for jobs but I love to learn new things. Do you have any advice for gaining confidence in myself so i can get out of tutorial hell and dive into the job search?
Being part of #100Devs really taught me how to take care of myself in my learning journey and prevent burnout. It really helps keep myself consistent. Yes, there are lows too but I think I'm getting better at pushing through the lows and always coming back. The 3 specific things that are mentioned are:
-Managing frustration
-Consistency
-Taking care of myself
Excited and waiting for your talk.π
This is kind of a random question, but I'm wondering if you have any tips for making your office a more productive space? I ask because I love your background. It looks very calming and easy to get work done in your space! I definitely need some help when it comes to building an optimized space to do software development.
Haha thanks!
I have the luxury of using one bedroom to be solely an office space. That definitely helps me draw the line and switch mindsets between working from home and being at home.
For my space, I actually researched on YouTube about home offices and went from there. They provided some great tips on creating a productive space.
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Thanks for your talk! Do you think burnout means different things to different people? Do you have advice for what to do if you do inadvertently burn out? How do you approach talking to a company you're employed at if you feel yourself reaching burnout?
Hey mariessad!
That's a great question! Yes, burnout can mean different things for different people! For myself, I burned out mentally. But for someone who works in construction for example, they can feel burned out physically.
My advice would be to take a well-rested break. At times you may not realized it, but stepping away for a bit, would help.
Every company is different. I would mention it during your 1:1s with your lead or your HR rep on how you are feeling. It's better to be transparent if you know you're reaching burnout, then being burned out.
I do believe in the area o fMeditation/Mindfullness practice is a venture that has worked for me. Although, Stress,Family,Home and the daily issues that come from day to day are a hurdle that do not care for. My job is also stressful, being a Surgical Tech and being part of a team that is taking a persons life and performing surgery is not a walk in the park to least say. We must deal with our issues on an individual basis, break down the issues into small nice and neat boxes and then open them one at a time, one day at a time...
Consistency is key to continue learning, growing, and leveling up your skills. But, in order to stay consistent, you need to be healthyβmentally and physically. Thanks for talking about this super important topic, Raymond!
Thanks Raymond! You're talk is so inspiring and uplifting. I like the ideas of having social chats open with supportive friends just to chat when needing to. I've watched a lot of mental health YT videos and some specifically on burnout sponsored by Google. They relate burnout to being something similar to depression, if I recall correctly, in relation to the symptoms at least. Thank you for the positive affirmation that it's okay to not be okay. I'd like to add that it's okay to ask for help and keep inquiring until help is acquired. Thanks for your message!
I am sure that mental problems do not disappear by themselves. I try to keep an eye on my mental state, and the Australia Counselling Directory helped me find a real professional with whom I was able to figure out the main points of my psychological state. Our sessions allowed me to find solutions to certain issues that kept me from moving forward. I recommend not to be alone with your problems, but to look for ways to solve them. All health!
Thank you for this - it can take a lot of bravery to talk about times we have struggled. This talk also had great advice and suggestions!
Love the talk, Raymond!
I felt that recently, about feeling like a fraud because I was being stagnant for a while.
Thank you for the reminder that it's a sign of growing! β€
I'm an Early Software Engineer and imposter syndrome will be all the time around, things that make me keep pushing for my dream job in tech are consistence, learning every day, and skilling up my skills. Thinking positive is a great way to battle the imposter syndrome. I'm a great Software Engineer and when I land my first job I will be fantastic.
Thank you for being willing to be vulnerable enough to talk about your experiences in a conference, Raymond. As someone who has experienced burnout several times in other fields and just now getting into tech, it's nice to know some strategies for dealing with burnout and being proactive about it at the beginning of my journey.
Thank you for sharing your suggestions for dealing with the impostor within.
I had no idea that posting positive affirmations around my desk and keeping a victory list would be beneficial until I watched your presentation.
As a person who had a burnout yet (from a non tech job but that doesn't matter that much imo): I really appreciated your talk and hints, thanks Raymond!
Nice time management tips
Thank you for sharing your experience,
It is definitely okay to not be okay ...
We got this π
Thanks a bunch!
Creating a daily agenda could be a struggle though π
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with burnout. This makes me realize how important it is to talk about this topic and I should do so too.
Thank you for this session. These strategies are exactly what I needed to hear.
Awesome talk! Just what I needed to hear.
I think there is not prescripted way to face these thing, just take your time and learn your own way.
Thank you Raymond for sharing your experience.
I felt faced with these feelings caused mainly by the impostor syndrome. Positive attitude and thinking always help.
Well done. You Got this !!
Guys, I can't help but relate to these thoughts. Recently, I found myself in a similar situation after being overwhelmed by excessive stress and emotional burnout due to my job as a developer. It was affecting my sleep and overall ability to live a normal life.
Desperate to find a solution, I invested a significant amount of time in search of ways to improve my mental health. A few days ago, I stumbled upon this website offering psychiatry services: httΡs://goodhealthpsych.com/. I decided to give it a try, and it turned out practical for me. There are numerous approaches to enhancing our well-being, but you can try checking out this resource.
Perhaps it will resonate with you as well and provide the support you need.
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Hi there!
I thoroughly enjoyed this insightful talk on navigating the complexities of mental health as a programmer at CodeLand 2022. Mental well-being is such a crucial aspect of our lives, and it's refreshing to see discussions like these gaining prominence in the tech community.
One key takeaway for me was the emphasis on setting meaningful goals in therapy, and it reminded me of an excellent resource I stumbled upon recently. Calmerry's blog provides fantastic tips on goal-setting in therapy, which I believe can be beneficial for anyone, including programmers. You can check out the article here: 8 Tips for Setting Goals in Therapy.
It aligns seamlessly with the strategies discussed in the CodeLand talk, offering practical insights for incorporating mental health practices into our daily lives. Thank you for sharing such valuable content, and I look forward to more conversations that prioritize mental health in the tech community!