Practical tips for everyday life and work
Work in focused 25-minute intervals followed by 5-minute breaks. After four pomodoros, take a longer 15-30 minute break.
If a task takes less than two minutes to complete, do it immediately instead of adding it to your to-do list.
Group similar tasks together and complete them in one dedicated time block to minimize context switching.
Set specific hours each day where you disconnect from digital devices to improve focus and mental health.
Master essential keyboard shortcuts to save hours of time over the course of a year.
Establish a consistent morning routine that energizes you and sets a positive tone for the day.
Use meaningful variable names, keep functions small, and add comments to explain why, not what.
calculateUserAge(birthDate)calc(x)
Always use Git for version control. Commit frequently with clear, descriptive messages.
git commit -m "Add user authentication feature"
When debugging, isolate the problem, reproduce it consistently, then fix and verify the solution.
Focus on mastering one language or technology before jumping to the next. Depth beats breadth.
Study well-written open-source projects to learn best practices and different coding styles.
Write tests to catch bugs early and ensure your code works as expected when changes are made.
Don't be afraid of empty space. It helps guide the eye and makes content more readable and professional.
Stick to 2-3 main colors plus neutrals. Too many colors create visual chaos.
Use font size, weight, and spacing to create clear visual hierarchy in your text.
Use a spacing scale (like 4, 8, 16, 24, 32px) for consistent margins and padding throughout your design.
Start designing for small screens first, then scale up. It's easier than trying to shrink a desktop design.
Invest in quality images or use professional free stock photo sites. Poor images ruin great designs.
When you have an impulse to act on a goal, count down 5-4-3-2-1 and move before your brain stops you.
Spend 2-3 hours on Sunday preparing meals for the week. Saves time, money, and promotes healthy eating.
Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds to reduce eye strain from screens.
Use commute time for podcasts, audiobooks, or language learning apps instead of scrolling social media.
Set up automatic payments for recurring bills to never miss a deadline and avoid late fees.
Spend 30 minutes each week reviewing what went well, what didn't, and planning for the next week.