Parent Problems How to manage life and still be a great developer @tessak22
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“ Parent Pro Tip If you don’t want to constantly clean your floors, get a dog. @tessak22
How do we learn new developer stuff when our life is already chaotic? @tessak22
It’s time to get funky organized @tessak22
Stop doing stuff you don’t enjoy @tessak22
Make a list of 3 - 4 things that really matter to you. @tessak22
My Priority List Family’s happiness Career succes Teaching people to code Rescuing dogs @tessak22
Get rid of anything else you are doing that doesn't fit within an item on this list. @tessak22
“ Parent Pro Tip When you need time to yourself, ask your kids to get themselves dressed. @tessak22
De-clutter your home @tessak22
“ Parent Pro Tip Throw away your child’s artwork in the outside garbage. @tessak22
“ Parent Pro Tip … and then when your child figures it out, blame it on your spouse. @tessak22
Write everything down, immediately. @tessak22
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“ Parent Pro Tip Never leave a sharpie unattended. @tessak22
Peak Productivity with Ivy Lee presented by David Needham youtube.com/watch?v=V3lhcfBdtvI
Make a daily list Create a list of 6 things that you need to get done tomorrow. @tessak22
“ Parent Pro Tip Your keys are always in the other pocket. @tessak22
Mindfulness sometimes called meditation @tessak22
What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. @tessak22
Meditation Benefits ‣ Help Manage Stress ‣ Sleep Better ‣ Maintain Healthier Relationships ‣ Manage Anxiety ‣ Sharpen Concentration @tessak22
Practice Mindfulness It isn’t just for adults, this is great for kids as well. @tessak22
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Let’s Try It! @tessak22
“ Parent Pro Tip Wine. @tessak22
Take Away’s @tessak22
Eliminate stress by saying no. Declutter and prioritize @tessak22
Stay ahead of stress by writing things down. Document all the things. @tessak22
Control stress levels with mindfulness. Try Headspace or Calm. @tessak22
“ Parent Pro Tip If your kids don’t come when called, turn off the wifi and see how quick they come running. @tessak22
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“ Parent Pro Tip If you don’t want your kids to eat your food, tell them it’s spicy. Sorry kids, this is hot sauce flavored ice cream. @tessak22
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