You started developing software a long time ago, but you still feel like you're bad at coding. You're not alone. Many developers feel this way. But most devs are, per definition, around average....

Developing software can be stressful. Deadlines, undocumented code, outside parties meddling with the project… Stress adds up. From different sources and over time. And you often have no control over outside influences. But you control how you respond....

What makes you content? Life is so full of distractions and endless to-do lists, it’s easy to forget what it’s all about. For me, the goal is not to be happy, but content. You can be happy or sad. Both are part of our lives. Contentment lies deeper within us....

Sometimes it‘s hard to think. You‘re stressed because you can‘t find the cause of bug #476. Your mind is a fuzzy cloud because it‘s thursday evening... Practicing mindfulness can‘t prevent such situations. But it can make you feel more at ease....

There’s always something to do. This can feel like you didn’t get anything done at the end of the day, even though you’re feeling tired. Mindful productivity is a way to work on what matters, focus on the present, and take breaks and time to recharge....

What do you do with new ideas? I bet they're causing you joy and excitement. But they can also make you anxious. You'll never find the time to test them all out. So, how can we handle ideas calmly? The first step is...

What is your no. 1 worry? The top worries I have are social, financial, and about health. And that makes a lot of sense if viewed from an evolutionary perspective . If my social worries come true, I may get kicked...

Happiness is a decision, not a destination. Why Happiness is Not a Destination Thinking “once I have this, I'll be happy” is a trap. There's always more. More to desire, and more to look forward to. After we've covered...

"What do you do to relax?" the student asked his master. "Nothing," the master replied. "When I walk, I walk, when I eat, I eat, and when I sleep, I sleep." "That's what everyone does," the student responded....

We're creatures of habit. We need to be. Thinking about every single movement and decision as if it were the first time we did it would take way too much time - let alone that it'd be exhausting. Some habits serve...