Day 55: 18 Tips to Achieve Higher Levels of Productivity as a developer

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Determine how much time you have:

There’s no point trying to squeeze too much into your available time. If you set yourself too many tasks to complete for the amount of time that you have available, all you’ll end up doing is stressing yourself out.

Determine the time of day that you are most productive:

Figuring out what time you are most productive can ensure maximum efficiency and use of your time. It’s much better to work at maximum productivity for 20 minutes rather than minimum productivity for 1 hour.

Clear your workspace:
Working at a desk that’s clean and clear of clutter can go a long way in helping you clear your mind so that you can focus on the task at hand
Cleaning your space may be able to influence your state of mind and encourage new ideas and inspirations.

Surround yourself with motivation and inspiration:

We all need a boost sometimes to continue, and what better way to do this than to surround ourselves with things that will continue to inspire us?

Use a Planner:

Use a planner to assist you in sorting your priorities. You can write out your goals, your to-do lists, and everything you need to remember.

Set to-do lists:

Make lists of all the tasks you have to get through so that everything is displayed clearly in front of you. This will eliminate the need to recall anything from memory and save you a lot of time in between tasks.

Stick to a schedule:

ensures that you set aside enough time for work and also give yourself necessary breaks. can help you foster good habits. You’ll be able to be more focused during productivity periods and be able to relax during rest periods.

Take Care of Yourself:

To Take Care of Others, Start by Taking Care of Yourself. Neglecting yourself and putting your needs on the back burner inevitably leads to burnout and unhealthy life.

Take Breaks:

Take regular breaks, even if it’s just to walk across the office and stare out the window at an empty sky for 5 minutes, it gives your brain a chance to calm down a little and perform a pseudo semi reset on itself.

Document Your Code:

No matter what you are developing, chances are that someday you or one of your colleagues will have to revisit it. When that day comes, you will not remember so vividly what you wrote and why. It will save time for you and it will save time for them.

Learn From Others:

never stop learning from other people’s mistakes and successes. Those who are new can avoid most mistakes that others have already made and learned from.

Get up off your chair frequently:

Sitting for long periods of time can have long-term detrimental effects on your health so I would encourage you to get up and move about often.

Have a change of location:

Sometimes if I’ve been working in the same area for too long, I simply lose motivation to continue being productive. A change in environment can boost simulation and creativity by allowing us to interact with our surroundings.

Remember to drink water:

It can be so easy to forget to hydrate yourself when all you’re doing is sitting at your desk. However, studies show that drinking water can increase productivity by up to 14%!

Choose healthy snacks:

Snacking can have the same effect as water in reducing fatigue. It will also prevent you from getting hungry to the point that you can’t think of anything apart from your stomach. Opt for healthy snacks to boost your productivity even further.

Music or no music?

This is a very personal preference. Some people can’t stand silence and work much better with music, while others need silence in order to think. Analyze your own levels of productivity under both conditions and work with whichever suits you.

Turn your phone to silent:

Remember to keep your workspace clear of distractions by turning your phone on silent. Mobile phones are probably the king of distractions, so do yourself a favor and turn it off.

Work on other projects and learn new skills:

Working on new projects can be an excellent way to keep your mind fresh. Hobby projects can reflect more on your own ideas and help you grow as a coder. Not to mention, the side projects can help you learn new skills.

Thank you for your time, I hope you found it useful.

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