Programming not only provides enjoyable distractions but also has profoundly positive effects on our minds. Nonetheless, there are also detrimental effects on our psyches. If you’re a programmer, you know exactly what I’m talking about.
Brain draining
We can’t deny that our brains experience wear and tear under sustained mental effort. Consequently, our mental reserves are depleted when we spend many hours straight trying to figure out how to solve difficulties. It is very uncommon for developers to reach a stage in the day when they are weary and want a caffeine or adrenaline boost in order to continue working on the next problem until they are finished. This is a signal that they require a reward in the form of caffeine, sugar, or fatty foods. As a result, you’ll have a little more energy to get through whatever you’re working on for the time being.
Many times, when a programmer gets home from work, their head is fried and the first thing they do is seek some junk food to relax. Because their brain is bailed out from storing variables in their thoughts, they will seek distractions like Netflix or Call of Duty. Instead, as software developers, we need to prioritize maintaining healthy energy levels. It’ll help you focus for longer without having to resort to bribing yourself with food or fidgeting with your surroundings to keep from going crazy. The energy you have is the result of a series of little choices, both those that drain it and those that replenish it.
Overanalyzing, and advising
A common trait among programmers is an excessive focus on the details of how things function in the actual world, including data flows and workflows. Since the flow of data in the actual world and the flow of data in code aren’t always the same, this causes frustration.
When programmers witness other people dealing with programming or when their own system crashes, they often feel compelled to give assistance. Usually, all you get is a confused or hostile glance.
