On: Advice for new software devs who've read all those other advice essays

[thedanbob]

> 8. Take walks.

I'm fortunate enough to have an office overlooking a small pond. When I'm frustrated I go to my window and stare at the pond for a while. When I'm really frustrated I walk down to the pond and stare at it for a while.

I also walk to lunch as often as I can (i.e. when it's not freezing or boiling outside). Highly recommend.

[TheHumanist → thedanbob]

Gotta throw like... two sticks in the pond... or a couple rocks... that will help.

[apantel → thedanbob]

When you’re really REALLY frustrated, do you go into the pond and stare at it from the inside?

[thedanbob → apantel]

I can't say the thought hasn't occurred to me ;)

[daqhris → thedanbob]

Walks have helped me a lot in all aspects of life while dealing with problematic situations (as a refugee in Belgium). For the last couple of years, I have devoted my free time to a creative project called awalkaday.art.