If you want to be happy, give up these bad habits. — If you’re not happy with your life, I think it’s time to make a change. To be truly happy, you need to let go of certain habits that are holding you back. Here you find the list of 6 Bad Habits to Give Up If You Want to Be Happy : 1. Give up always being right In order to be happy, it is important to let go of the need to be right all…

Dopamine — a nifty little neurotransmitter in your brain that makes you want something. It’s the craving. It’s the drive. It’s the thing that gets you moving towards a goal. When there isn’t enough of it in your system, the lack of it can make you feel lazy or unmotivated. …

This might involve a golf lesson — The day my ex and I broke up, I left a cardboard box containing his belongings on my doorstep for him to pick up. From my upstairs window, I watched him place the box in his car, turn around, and then wait. And wait. This Telenovela drama always played out…

Somehow, someway. Write it on a post it. Stick it on your wall. Patience is a virtue, and this virtue never loses its meaning. Yesterday, I was watching one of the old Spiderman movies, and was struck by something I didn’t expect. They recorded a fake PSA for an extra…

There is no love without loss. — “And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked…

Consistency is more important to me than how much progress I make — Several years ago, I landed on a documentary on TV. I can’t recall much about it, but I remember an important scene. The documentary was about hidden ailments that people often walk around with for years. …

Imagine all the inventive things Elon Musk (and you) could be doing instead of tweeting — When I first heard that Elon Musk actually bought Twitter — irrespective of what comes of the deal, which is now undergoing further diligence— my immediate thought was: What a shame, I’d much rather he focus on taking carbon out of the atmosphere. Musk is a polarizing figure, no doubt…

Let’s play a game. I’ll tell you about the life of someone named John. John constantly feels like something is missing from his life, but he does not know what it is. If you can identify the tiny little habit that keeps him miserable, you win. Every morning, John wakes…

Collaborate, set coding standards, and more — As a programmer, something you need to learn — and isn’t taught at a bootcamp or college — is a good habit that helps you become a better programmer. …

Every person’s career is unique. There is no traditional path. People come from different educational backgrounds and different industries. There are themes, however, and skillsets and frameworks that anyone can apply at the right time in their career. That’s what my podcast Work In Programming is all about. …

Workload transparency leads to high performers, not just workaholics. — In 1899, economist and sociologist, Thorstein Veblen wrote: “Conspicuous abstention from labor…becomes the conventional mark of superior pecuniary achievement.” In other words, the less you work, the wealthier you must be. It makes sense. The poor can’t afford the luxury of leisure time; they need to work to make money. …

I’m a risk-taker, always was, and always will be. I’m not your usual 9–5 employee. I usually perform well with my own rules. I’m a freelancer; a good one. If you’re human, then you’re constantly looking for change; possibly an upgrade. …

As a software engineer, sometimes it feels like your worth is tied to the amount of work that you can get done. Logically, this mindset makes sense. …

My vacation taught me what was missing all along. — “You have work ethic. But do you have rest ethic?” — Nicolas Cole My answer was — yes! I have a 4-hour workday; I exercise and meditate each day, and I write a gratitude journal every morning. …