In this episode Scott and Wes talk about work life balance. These tips aren’t hard-and-fast - part of the beauty of being a web developer is that you do get to enjoy some flexibility. Work is a big part of our live and these are tips that will hopefully allow you to get the most enjoyment out of both work and life.

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Show Notes

8:06 - Know when you work best

The 9-5 isn’t for everyone - you know when you work best, so use that to your advantage

9:39 - Work when it’s time to work, life when it’s time to life

Don’t do laundry during work time

11:08 - Make it clear to family members when you are working

Wishy-washy in-between can cause tension - are you working? Can I interrupt you?
Working after hours
Text if you need me

14:34 - Have a defined space for work

If I bring my laptop downstairs, I don’t bring a charger
Clean yo nasty desk space
It’s a mental shift when you sit down - “okay now I am working”

21:14 - Know how to “zone it”

Headphones
- Music or podcasts
Block all distractions
Close email
Pay attention to what gets you there, when it stops working, change it up

24:46 - Keep hobbies

Away from screens
Physical or relaxing or both

26:37 - Exercise

Good for mind and body
Huge gains long term and short term

27:31 - Prioritize your to-do list

One reason many people over-work is that they feel they have too much to do
Add items to your to-do list when they pop into your head - out of your head, into your system

31:28 - Walk away from difficult problems

Your brain will chew on problems as time goes on and help you solve them
Literally take a walk outside

34:04 - Meetups, conferences or tutorials

Reinvigorate your hunger for coding and make you happier both at home and work
Easy to get burned out from working too much (or not paying enough attention to your work)

Links

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Scott 1: Todoist
Scott 2: Notion
Wes: PassSource

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