Jesse Freemanjessefreeman.hashnode.net·Oct 23, 2021FeaturedThe Dark Side of Supporting an Open-Source ProjectI've been working on my Fantasy Console, Pixel Vision 8, primarily by myself for the past six years. I've poured thousands of hours and hundreds of sleepless nights into it. I've coded at home, on planes, trains, and in hotels around the world. Ther...Emmy Leke and 6 others are discussing this7 people are discussing thisDiscuss·163 likes·2.8K readsOpen Source
Osvaldo Brignonibrignoni.hashnode.net·Jan 18, 2023FeaturedThe Python Five Minute Journal"Not another day..." That was my first thought waking up. Every day in 2021 and the first quarter of 2022, I felt burned out. I could have blamed many things: the pandemic, a failed startup, or too much work. The root of the problem was... I was not ...Swati Sarangi and 5 others are discussing this6 people are discussing thisDiscuss·152 likes·2.1K readsmentalhealth
Joshua Poddokujoshua.hashnode.net·Aug 8, 2021Mental Health Tips for DevelopersAs developers and tech influencers we sometimes face breakdowns. Outsiders see Techies as Robots or Superhuman. But the reality is different for different individuals. Mental health has been a major concern in the remote work environment. Family me...Precious Adeyinka and 21 others are discussing this22 people are discussing thisDiscuss·142 likes·4.1K readsProductivityReally insightful! Gonna bookmark this for future 💫 Joshua Poddoku 7
Michael Fedosovmindtracker.hashnode.net·Apr 15, 2023Mind Tracker — application for mental healthThe application shows analytics on the psychological well-being of the user. My brother and I started making the app in the midst of COVID, when many people were facing emotional and mental problems. At that time, I was working on launching an online...Discussmentalhealth
Sherigabia Pambopambo.hashnode.net·Mar 31, 2023Why Developers Need to Take Care of Their Mental HealthMental health is just as important as physical health, and it's something that developers need to be aware of. The nature of the work that developers do can be stressful, and it's important to take steps to manage stress and maintain a healthy mental...Discuss·1 like·49 readsdevelopers mindset
Jens Caasencaptaincoding.hashnode.net·Mar 27, 2023How GitHub Copilot X can have a positive impact on a developers mental healthDisclaimer: This is not a study, but rather a personal take from a developer's perspective. If you are in a position to conduct the study sign me up There is a factor to software development that is hard to grasp, but it explains a state of fatigue ...Discuss·1 likeChatGPT and OpenAImentalhealth
Everlyne Kemokemoeverlyne.hashnode.net·Mar 24, 2023When Code Breaks You: The Devastating Effects of Burnout in TechAs a software developer, I have experienced firsthand the toll that burnout can take on my mental and physical health. Burnout is not just feeling tired or stressed out – it is a state of complete and utter exhaustion that can leave you feeling helpl...Discuss·10 likes·39 readssoftware development
John Kennedyjohnnkennedy.hashnode.net·Mar 21, 2023How to Recognize the Signs of a Panic AttackPanic attacks can be overwhelming and frightening experiences that can come out of nowhere. If you've never experienced a panic attack before, it can be difficult to recognize the signs when they happen. However, understanding the Symptoms For Panic ...Discuss·27 readsmentalhealth
Richard Donovancareermindset.hashnode.net·Feb 27, 2023Peeling Back the Layers: 5 Key Influences Behind Imposter SyndromeWelcome back to The Modern Software Developer. This is the second part of my mini-series on Imposter syndrome. In this issue, we peel back the layers and discuss 5 key influences behind Imposter Syndrome and how it could be getting worse. You can del...Discuss·1 likeImposter Syndromesoftware development
JTKheyjtk.hashnode.net·Feb 18, 2023Nuking my old life and getting into techSince May 2022 when Roe v Wade was struck down, I’ve had singular focus on one goal: trying to leave the US. I had to explain this week to several different people what “I’m built different” meant, as I reflected on all the people I know who have ple...Discuss·1 likeSoftware Engineering
Promise Udohpromiseudoh.hashnode.net·Feb 15, 2023The Subject of DepressionIn the last decade, there has been an unprecedented rise in mental illnesses among Nigerians. Depression is one of the many mental health illnesses experienced by its citizens. Depression affects the cognitive ability, altering how one thinks and fee...Discussmentalhealth
Chaitanya Rajchaitanyaraj.hashnode.net·Feb 14, 2023The Guide to Living a Better LifeIt’s all about light Human beings are not made to stay cooped up inside a small room with artificial lighting all day. The smooth functioning of our Circadian Rhythm requires us to have some interaction with the daylight. Seeing the sun for 10 minute...Discussmentalhealth
Onyewuchi Esther chikamsoestherkamso.hashnode.net·Jan 31, 2023Menthealth Product DocumentationGetting a team I could join was a struggle for me. This is because I had exams the very day the project was announced. After my exams, I read the messages on slack and figured it was something I had to figure out by myself so the struggle began. I wa...Discuss·2 likesmentalhealth
