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Parent Problems How to manage life and still be a great developer @tessak22


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“ Parent Pro Tip If you don’t want to constantly clean your floors, get a dog. @tessak22

How do we learn new developer stuff when our life is already chaotic? @tessak22

It’s time to get funky organized @tessak22

Stop doing stuff you don’t enjoy @tessak22

Make a list of 3 - 4 things that really matter to you. @tessak22

My Priority List Family’s happiness Career succes Teaching people to code Rescuing dogs @tessak22

Get rid of anything else you are doing that doesn't fit within an item on this list. @tessak22

“ Parent Pro Tip When you need time to yourself, ask your kids to get themselves dressed. @tessak22

De-clutter your home @tessak22

“ Parent Pro Tip Throw away your child’s artwork in the outside garbage. @tessak22

“ Parent Pro Tip … and then when your child figures it out, blame it on your spouse. @tessak22

Write everything down, immediately. @tessak22

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Journals

“ Parent Pro Tip Never leave a sharpie unattended. @tessak22

Peak Productivity with Ivy Lee presented by David Needham 
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Make a daily list Create a list of 6 things that you need to get done tomorrow. @tessak22

“ Parent Pro Tip Your keys are always in the other pocket. @tessak22

Mindfulness sometimes called meditation @tessak22

What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. @tessak22

Meditation Benefits ‣ Help Manage Stress ‣ Sleep Better ‣ Maintain Healthier Relationships ‣ Manage Anxiety ‣ Sharpen Concentration @tessak22

Practice Mindfulness It isn’t just for adults, this is great for kids as well. @tessak22

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Let’s Try It! @tessak22

“ Parent Pro Tip Wine. @tessak22

Take Away’s @tessak22

Eliminate stress by saying no. Declutter and prioritize @tessak22

Stay ahead of stress by writing things down. Document all the things. @tessak22

Control stress levels with mindfulness. Try Headspace or Calm. @tessak22

“ Parent Pro Tip If your kids don’t come when called, turn off the wifi and see how quick they come running. @tessak22

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 “ Parent Pro Tip If you don’t want your kids to eat your food, tell them it’s spicy. 
 Sorry kids, this is hot sauce flavored ice cream. @tessak22