One Pager Cheat Sheet

• Despite the many positive aspects of being a software engineer, the sedentary lifestyle needed to be successful in this profession can be a detriment to mental and physical health if not managed correctly.
• Taking regular breaks, doing deadlifts with good form and practicing yoga can help prevent back and neck aches caused by bad sitting and working postures.
• We can reduce wrist and forearm stiffness and soreness from heavy knowledge work by doing deadlifts and forearm/wrist stretching.
• We can reduce symptoms of strained and dry eyes by following the simple rule of looking into the distance frequently, which helps to change how the eyes work and should be done every 20 minutes or so.
• Practicing Mindfulness Meditation has helped me to control my monkey brain and stay focused on the present mode, allowing my thoughts to simply pass through.
• Practicing stoicism can help appreciate what you have and avoid the "grass is greener" syndrome.
• Taking regular breaks, engaging in cardio, and consuming green tea are all great ways to combat brain fog and fatigue.