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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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Shallow Dives: Professional Development for the Perpetually Busy

Shallow dives are quick 20-30 minute study sessions about new technologies. In a shallow dive, we trade depth for connection, speed, and flexibility.

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How to Set Up a Vanity Email Address Using Free Services

If you aren’t keen on pulling out your credit card to obtain a vanity email address, here's an overview of how to utilize free services.

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The Vision Board: Plan Professional Goals for the Year Ahead

Learn more about the Atomic Vision Board, a means of determining what comes next, professionally and with purpose, and plan your goals for the year ahead.

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