Writing simple code which works is a craftsmanship, and like so it requires inspiration, focus and high energy levels. Here are 3 effective ways for keeping energy levels high. The original article was published at: http://www.msscohen.com/posts/3-effective-ways-to-maintain-high-energy-levels-at-work-for-software-engineers Images credit: http://www.123rf.com

1. Maintain High Energy
Levels at Work
for Software Engineers
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2. Software engineering is a DEMANDing job

3. However,
writing a
simple code
which works
is an ART

4. And like so,
REQUIRES
INSPIRATION,
FOCUS AND
HIGH ENERGY
LEVELS

5. How to maintain
high energy levels
in such an
environment?

6. I came back to
work 5
months after
having my
first child.
I was
EXHAUSTED.

7. I
even
decided to
stop driving
to avoid accidents

8. Returning
to work
seemed
impossible

9. I decided to analyze my daily routine and
examine where can I avoid energy waste

10. My most productive time of
the day is the morning.
To be effective, I should
make sure my energy is
wasted properly at this
time.

11. My Mornings

12. Most of my energy is wasted even before I arrive to the
office!

13. I considered
replacing the
two bus ride
with a taxi.
But taxis are
expensive.

14. But I’m not
paying for a taxi.
I’m paying for a
more productive
work day.

15. I made an informed decision to pay for a service,
out of the understanding that the value it gave me is
much higher than its nominal value

16. Examination of the
overall value rather
than the individual
price of a drive
allowed me to live a
more productive life.
I started taking taxis
everywhere -
lectures, courses and
events that I wouldn't
go to otherwise.

18. Unintentionally, this behavior creates
stress, burnout and it’s a killer antidote
for creativity
Are you a workaholic?

19. BREAKS ARE GOOD FOR YOUR BRAIN

20. A break does not mean — stop working,
A real break means — give the brain to rest

21. Next time you feel
tired, not in focus, or
stuck —
try taking a real
break

23. Software development is full of tasks
that require different skill sets

24. While working on a
task which requires a
certain skill set,
shifting to a task
which requires a
different skill set
is like taking a
break for a
specific part of the
brain

25. After a while go back to the
original task and you’ll notice
increased energy levels.

27. In Conclusion
● Find solutions for energy
waste by focusing on the big
picture and not on an
individual action
● Take a real break and calm
your brain
● Shift between different tasks
to allow a specific part of the
brain to rest

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