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....

One reason to practice mindfulness is to get to know yourself - and thus others - better. This understanding helps us become more compassionate. Compassion is important in product development. Author and ex Google...

Why meditate? Why should you use just another part of your day for a new routine that takes precious time off your already short days? Here's one reason I practice mindfulness. I love jumping on my to-do list and tackling...

This week I held a keynote speech about mindfulness at a small local networking event. I really enjoyed preparing and giving the talk, but what I enjoyed most were the conversations after . The talk had a small mindfulness...

I've written about curiosity before . It's this childlike sense that everything around you is new and interesting, and full of things to discover without trying to attach purpose and meaning to them. There's two main...

How often do you take time for yourself? And what does it mean for you? Most people I know have a pretty good grasp of what their mind and body need. But the most common complaint about this is not being able to take...