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Parent Problems How to manage life and still be a great developer @tessak22 About Me Agency & Community Engineer Instructor Executive Director Reach out @tessak22 #parentproblems me@tessak22.com tessakriesel.com Find me at


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Parent Problems

How to manage life and still be a great developer

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About Me

Agency & Community Engineer 
 Instructor Executive Director

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Reach out

@tessak22 #parentproblems
 me@tessak22.com tessakriesel.com Find me at other Drupal or WordPress events

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

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

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It’s time to get funky organized

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Stop doing stuff you don’t enjoy

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

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

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Get rid of anything else you are doing that doesn't fit within an item

  • n this list.
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When you need time to yourself, ask your kids to get themselves dressed. Parent Pro Tip

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De-clutter your home

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

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

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Write everything down, immediately.

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Online Apps

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Journals

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Never leave a sharpie unattended. Parent Pro Tip

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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.

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

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Mindfulness

sometimes called meditation

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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.

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Meditation Benefits

  • Help Manage Stress
  • Sleep Better
  • Maintain Healthier

Relationships

  • Manage Anxiety
  • Sharpen Concentration
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Practice Mindfulness

It isn’t just for adults, this is great for kids as well.

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Let’s Try It!

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Wine. Parent Pro Tip

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Take Away’s

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Eliminate stress by saying no.

Declutter and prioritize

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Stay ahead of stress by writing things down.

Document all the things.

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Control stress levels with mindfulness.

Try Headspace or Calm.

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

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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.

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