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More Accessible Keyboard Layouts: One-Handed Dvorak

After a recent injury, I was pleasantly surprised to find that a wealth of resources exists for those wanting to learn to touch type with one hand.

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Your Brain is a Cache, Not a Database

I used to be anxious about my memory, but reframing my brain as a cache helped me worry less. If you’ve got memory anxiety, maybe this can help you too.

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Lessons Learned from My First Working Vacation

With the rise of remote work, the possibility of a working vacation became an appealing option for seeing the world while still preserving paid time off.

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Software Developer Character Stats – Rank Up!

To reduce uncertainty about your growth as a software developer, identify different skill areas and how you can level up in each of them.

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Power Editing: Keep Your Hands on the Keyboard

Here are four tips, from keyboard shortcuts to command palettes, that will keep your hands on the keyboard and make you a power editor.

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Use a Spreadsheet for Paid Time Off (PTO) Planning

Planning Paid Time Off (PTO) can be challenging. I've shared a template that can help you space out your PTO and align it with the needs of your family.

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The Surprising Way AirPods Helped Me Adjust to Hearing Loss

I have high-frequency hearing loss that makes the world sound muffled. But, I've found that AirPods have been a helpful tool.

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How to Challenge and Move Past Negative Self-Talk

Negative self-talk tricks us into thinking we are bad or that a setback is permanent. Instead, focus on acceptance, gratitude, and hope for the future.

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Benefit from Learning to Say, “I Don’t Know”

Finding holes in your knowledge also identifies areas where you can grow. If I identify what I don’t know, it’s easier for me to discover something new.

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3 Ways to Establish Your Role on a Software Team

Having a role on a software team doesn’t mean you can’t seek out tasks that don't fit your title. Here are tips for creating a fulfilling role for yourself.

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Suffering from Lack of Focus? 3 Tips to Get You Back on Track

A new environment or working at a different time than usual can be the kind of change that will address your lack of focus.

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Make a Morning Routine for Your Desktop!

Having an organized desktop each day helps me move quickly from application to application and lets me focus on the more important parts of my job.

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