Of course, there must be many programmers in this world. They write good code, exercise every day and keep healthy. If you are one of these programmers, you don't need to read this article, because the purpose of writing this article is to help people like me-these people who can really improve their health by improving their lifestyles. You may think that your career is the most important and you don't have much time to improve your lifestyle, but on the other hand, health is the capital of the revolution, and good health can also improve productivity, right?
I have more than four years of long-distance work experience, so I can share some tips with new friends here. Of course, you should know that what I said is all personal advice, which comes from my personal experience. I'm not a doctor or a fitness instructor.
The most important thing about telecommuting is that you don't have to stay in the office from nine to five, right? Yes, but you also need to plan your working hours.
Whether you like to work in the morning or at night, every remote programmer needs to stick to the daily work plan.
Maybe you are a night owl? If you don't waste time in lengthy meetings during the day, you can work from 7 pm to 3 am, and then sleep until noon the next day. Maybe you want to work from 9: 00 a.m. to 6: 00 p.m. because your company requires you to do so, or you like it yourself, which is fine.
I want to make it clear that you must distinguish when you should work and when you are free. Of course, some flexibility is good, especially when you want to cooperate with telecommuters in other time zones. For example, you are already asleep, and your partner just ordered takeout for dinner. At this time, it is necessary to push back the working hours.
Sometimes you have to adjust your working hours, but in a period of time, make sure that there is a clear dividing line between your work and life.
When you are busy with the work at hand, you need to make sure that you have enough time to do things other than work. An era when you can do anything. Want to go for a walk by the sea every day? No problem. Want to play with broken candy for a while? That's not bad either.
Planning rest time is particularly important in telecommuting. It will clear your head. When you are immersed in your work, it is easy to forget the time. Have you ever met a programmer who doesn't take a few personal jobs and do part-time projects? I didn't.
Every telecommuter needs to plan his working time and living time and enjoy life, whether it is outdoor activities or indoor games.
I like thinking during work and reading science fiction. I often read twice between lunch and nap. If I can spare time at other times, I will also spend it reading science fiction. Nothing is more important to me than Edward Sagan, arthur clarke and Philip K Tick.
I hope you can realize this: the rest time between work doesn't necessarily mean lying down, sitting still, etc., nor does it mean you have to stay there alone. You can play with friends and family, or take your dog for a walk in the park.
Physical exercise is the best. It takes my body to a new height.
It is no secret that people who exercise regularly live more energetic and do things more efficiently. In fact, many telecommuters are more efficient than their colleagues in the office. If you invest a little time in some fitness, you can further improve your efficiency. This means that you can widen the gap between yourself and your colleagues and have a good figure at the same time.
Generally speaking, working in an office is actually more likely to have the opportunity to go to the gym. It may be because the office is close to the gym, or it may be because I have to go with my friends after work. When there is no need to get up early, people find it difficult to get up early, especially when they have to get up for work. Lazy cancer is not the only reason why you don't exercise. Maybe you want to exercise, but your friends don't want to go. Maybe you are thin and you don't think you need exercise. I have to say: in fact, being thin is not a healthy figure.
I used to be chubby, very fat. During that time, I had to commute by bus for four hours every day, and my weight gained rapidly. After that, I changed my company and started working from home. Things are getting worse. Because I have never strictly implemented my own time plan. Later, I finally decided to be more active, no longer sitting in front of the computer all day, no longer lying motionless on the sofa, no longer munching snacks.
Finding an exercise method that you like can help you get out of the home office and help you look like a person.
Playing tennis, I always like watching tennis matches, but before I started playing, I never thought about playing tennis. I go to tennis class once a week, and I like it very much. Then, I went there three times a week, and I even signed up my sister. From then on, I joined a club and played tennis with my sister whenever I had time. Weekends, free time, or rest time, whatever you say, playing tennis has become my habit, and I am almost a professional athlete.
Although I played tennis for several years, I didn't feel any better, so I ate indiscriminately (I'll talk about these later). I'm still fat, and I'm sad about it. So I began to seek the help of experts. I found a nutritionist near me online and arranged a meeting. I described my eating habits, and her words surprised me: nothing I ate was delicious. When I got home, I began to plan my diet and eat something I never ate, but overall, I ate much less every day than before. I also went to the gym and started running. I lost 30 pounds in the last two months. Mission accomplished.
I am happy, healthy and satisfied. My work efficiency has also advanced by leaps and bounds.
I'm not saying you have to do that, because this is my experience, my personal experience. In my opinion, don't think that exercise is to move your body during the time on the way to your friend's house on Saturday afternoon. If you don't want to be so fat, do some real exercise. When the sun goes down, go running in the park. Call your programmer friend and register for a gym. Anyway, get out of the room. The first step is always difficult, but once you do it, the next thing is much easier.
Those guys who only eat healthy food are a little annoying, aren't they? They eat strange green food and tell you what to eat. But you can eat healthy and at the same time, you don't hate it.
Eat puffed food and drink coke every morning, and don't expect to be energetic on this day. You need to eat food that is good for your body function. When I lose weight, I eat 2000 calories a day. My diet plan covers everything: from carbs that give me calories, to consumption-oriented protein, and lots of vegetables that help me stay healthy. After that, I ate 2500 calories to maintain my body's needs, and finally I ate 3000 calories. This is because I want to increase my muscles. The above is my dietitian's personal diet plan for different periods.
Salad or hamburger? Salad or water? We all know the correct answer, but only a few people can choose a healthy path while eating at rest.
Healthy eating habits are not just a slap in the face. I strongly recommend that you consult a professional dietitian, so that your road to fitness will be much easier, because the dietitian will make a diet plan for you according to your personal preferences.
I stress again: Profession is very important.
Don't take the advice of the uncle next door, and don't trust those on the internet. Remember: health is the capital of revolution. You won't let others fill your teeth, will you? Diet should also be treated equally. Leave things to professionals.
When I eat according to healthy eating habits, I feel better and my mind is clearer. I won't feel particularly hungry. I can concentrate more easily and be energetic all day.
Let your friends and family eat with you according to healthy eating habits. Your physical changes will tell you that you have done the right thing. You can really feel the changes in your body.
Another advantage of telecommuting is that you have time to prepare your own food instead of eating junk food. You can comfortably prepare healthy food for yourself at home, which requires some efforts, but after you try it, you will feel refreshed and don't want to eat in any restaurant on the street.
You are not a professional chef, but you can find many useful recipes online. Anyway, as long as your food conforms to the nutrition plan, don't overdo it.
In recent years, many startups or big companies have made some intelligent fitness equipment, some of which are really good, and some are just gimmicks, depending on how you use these things. They can be very useful and can help your fitness plan to be more enjoyable.
In fact, you don't need to spend money on these gadgets: any smartphone has these functions, if you can find the right application. Smartphones can help you in the following ways:
The content of killing exercise time: music and audio novels.
Motion tracking application
Dietary application
Weight loss application
Help you stick to your application.
Of course, this does not apply to everyone, and some people even think that these things will distract them. In any case, it all depends on people. One person may like listening to music in the playlist while running, while another person may like listening to audio novels while walking the dog.
Smartphones can be used as pedometers, calorie calculators and so on. You can track your exercise and make sure you get enough exercise every week. When you are camping or riding a bike, these applications will be automatically recorded, which will also encourage you to do more exercise.
Of course, don't expect miracles. Research shows that many sports applications are not as useful as we thought. So it is a good habit to look at the evaluation before using it. Of course, no matter how you use it, these apps are neither painful nor itchy. In fact, you don't even need to choose an APP, just use Google Fit or Apple HealthKit.
Smart devices can make fitness more interesting. Geeks like games, why not make this a task in the game?
There are many food and weight-loss apps that allow you to easily track your calorie intake and consumption, and at the same time see the changes in your weight and waist circumference. In many fitness apps, you can set a clear goal and then challenge it. All these can make your fitness plan more interesting.
If you don't mind using smart devices, you can try some wearable devices, namely those bracelets and watches. Many of them are not mature products, and there will be many bugs, but they may be useful.
Wearable devices can:
Detect heart rate
Get more accurate data
Sedentary reminder
You can handle some notifications and pushes without taking out your mobile phone.
Of course, this is my subjective idea. Maybe some people think smart devices are annoying or uncomfortable to wear. But what is certain is that smart devices have the potential to make sports more interesting through technology, which is why I mention it.
Try what I said above, I believe you will become a healthy and energetic programmer.
Hang in there, my friend.
There can be no earth-shaking changes in a few days or weeks. Don't set an unrealistic goal, if you can't reach it, people will be very depressed. Taking exercise after long-term work, like this habit, is a beneficial lifestyle, but it is not the kind of thing that can be done in a few weeks.
These suggestions come from my personal experience, and I have no doubt that you may have better suggestions or worse suggestions. What suits me may not suit you. It depends on everyone's personal preferences and life rules. However, if you use inappropriate fitness methods, you are likely to repeat the same mistakes and return to an unhealthy life again.
In any case, once you find a healthy balance, your health and work efficiency will be greatly improved. It doesn't take too much time and energy to try a sport, or to establish healthy habits, or to cook healthy food for yourself. Therefore, improving productivity and happiness can be achieved at a small cost.