Don't do this if you are a programmer.

[@developedbyed]

1 Like to increase your Max HP.

[@raprocks9421]

Lol

[@hyt69]

Hope you are safe and sound from the DEADLY VIRUS and I just bought your course on Udemy!

[@ultracup654]

@@hyt69 thats awsome he explain with simples tricks, I love his course and I appreciate his work ❤️❤️❤️😊

[@KImtOs]

Yes sir

[@ronaksh8040]

Take care bro

[@joeazzara]

I really like thesis videos they show the more personal side of life as a software engineer!!

[@Skulltroxx]

1:44 in my case, it's like, "Hey OK. Its been 3 hours of break, now go do something productive."

[@neilsumanda1538]

since i am on work-from-home and working on laptop, what i do is i fully charge the laptop.. then pull the plug, work for about 3-4hours, and when the battery is exhausted, i closed it, and let it re-charge.. then i got my break. i cook.. i do laundry.. i take a bath, i do shopping, i do physical activity, etc.. or i can watch videos like these while on break.. makes me pretty productive... 😄😄😀😀

[@drewcipher896]

@@neilsumanda1538 My xps13 has 12-16hr battery life... 😑 Maybe I'll try setting timers.

[@mahmudizukri]

Related

[@ramchandrabg38]

@@drewcipher896 Joking right? Since when does laptop batteries are giving 12hrs of charge. DAMN

[@scriptkeeper8243]

@@neilsumanda1538 great idea!

[@Lorena23]

My little 60 yr old with all his back and neck pains ❤️🥰

[@danubissim]

😂😂😂

[@hamzaejaz6212]

wait what??? he's 60 oWo

[@journeyoftulsi]

Wait, being little and 60 y/o is a art in itself 😅

[@MohsenFarajYT]

to be honest i totally forgot Ed has girlfriend so when i saw this i really shocked 😂 nice to meet you! hope you doing well.

[@DesignCourse]

When it comes to working out and getting that motivation, I just watch this 30 minutes before I hit the gym: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJnPZn5mormGgbs (Pump Iron - Bob Couch (Original))

[@FlorinPop]

"Stopped eating as much as I should" Oh man... I'm the exact opposite. 😅 Neither of them good at all. We need balance!

[@nicknderitu6013]

haha dude you everywhere

[@arpanmukherjee4625]

@Florin Pop I feel you bro!

[@nothingimportant4]

Yes me too

[@zanidd]

Miyagi-do karate is all about balance

[@kennyaires7131]

Really nice talk! been facing a similar sitution lately.. thanks for sharing your experience and keep up with the great work!

[@zacharys8090]

I feel like programming is kinda like having a kid. In that, you will get a TON of advice from a bunch of people, who mean well... But they seem to forget the best advice is do what is best for you. Some people enjoy learning the latest and greatest things, while others find it brings them anxiety. I have anxiety if I compare myself to other developers. Which is always a temptation. Because knowing if you are doing well or not, in your personal development shouldn't be dependant on if you are "keeping up" with others. You should peak back at old code, cringe then smile because you cringed because you know better now. Glad to hear you are taking care of your health. I have health issues I have to watch out for. My last job caused me to gain a lot of weight from the stress. It seems like these last few talks have been healthy for you. To just be real in front of the camera. But yeah I know you said you were struggling with loneliness and a bit of depression a month ago. Would love to be pen pals! I like talking about these kinds of things and just being transparent

[@dasher964]

@Pi hey man

[@codeSTACKr]

Well said! Great message!!

[@PeaceMatters5]

You're so right, I'm new to coding(bootcamp) and I recently just decided it's okay to have a day off and kickback, it's important to nurish your engine! Thank you for recognising this, love your you tube! xo

[@Arneallan]

I think it's as important as any other video. I had the day off from work today (I'm a dev), started to watch a movie for the first time this year, but felt awful for not programming on my side projects. Probably not healthy.

[@christianenciso7806]

Worth sharing! It's just what I needed right now. Recently I've been coding for at least 12 - 15 hours a day and noticed that I loose so much weight :( I am new to programming and may knowledge are not that good enough to finish the tasks quickly. So I spend a lot of time in front of my PC. It is so hard to balance your work with your normal life when you're still learning. You need to give extra time and effort to finish your tasks. But after seeing this video, I told my self that, I shouldn't put all my time and strength on my job as a developer. I will just missed some or more of happy and wonderful moments with my love ones. And worst, sacrificing my health for my job is really not good. You can't use your skills and knowledge when you got sick. Always prioritize your health and spend more time with your love ones. Thanks Ed! Chan

[@vaibhavpratihar3552]

Thanks for all the inspiration and skills Dev. You are the best channel which I found last year. Following you ever since

[@scriptkeeper8243]

This guy always cracks me up, great info too. Keep it up man! BTW that neck pain and ear rininging might be related. I've had this issue as well, and it's oddly related to a muscle spazing out in your neck column and then tweaking a nerve that's at the base of the skull but connected to the ear's "wiring". In short, get a neck massage and the ear ringing will go away. Also, make sure your monitor is set higher from your perspective. Raise your desk or lower your chair. Doing these things kept my neck from getting out of whack as my head is now at proper alignment while working.

[@potanakamura7144]

Im so glad Ed is getting big in KZbin little by little i used to watch your vid when you only have around 80k subs i guess? now its 300k+ so much well deserved.

[@bobpowers4454]

I'm glad you found out early. I was a corporate web designer since 1989 and learned this lesson late. But it was new and exciting. I moved to Germany last year after retiring and teach web design and programming as a volunteer at a local high school. Part of what I teach is that there is life outside programming. Thanks for the talk!

[@hishivamjha]

I do the same when I am started programing I totally lost into it , I forgot which is going around me but few days back I decided to take rest so I alos started working on my 2nd hobby which is doing poetries and story telling

[@TheBaz568]

I really like how you brought this point up, I 100% agree! I think what helps me from getting lost in programing and what I would recommend is to get a hobby. Something that's not on the computer ideally and something that you genuinely enjoy. For me this hobby is auto detailing but it can be anything. It really helps me clear my mind and relax.

[@joexo]

Looking forward to your tech channel Ed! Just finished your Javascript course and had a great time following your instruction. All the best.

[@TheAverageDude]

just went through what you went through with the neck pain. Was really bad on my right shoulder from internal rotation. (mouse hand, left shoulder was fully mobile) It's internal shoulders of 26 yrs old computer addict. Put your hand against the wall, rotate your right hand for 270 degrees so it points to the left, If you have internal rotation it will only go to 180 degrees- but try to then pull your body away from your shoulder and it should peel your shoulder completely back into External place. It should reset your shoulders completely and alleviate the pain within a day (But if you have RSI symptoms it will linger) Try frequent neck pulls in the opposite direction of your injured side and try it with good posture. Only put 2 fingers max and pull for 1-2 seconds and reset if you are experiencing flaring in the nerves a lot. Time will heal all and good conscious self habits will make everything count

[@B1ackCow]

I really needed this video, right now I'm doing my thesis and research and trying a bunch of new stuff when it comes to programming and it has really been taking its toll on my mental and physical health, crazy headache attacks and back pain. I am trying to do the most I can because I want to graduate of course, but I quickly gravitate to this very toxic behaviour of sitting behind my computer for 10+ hours a day and just being mad and frustrated that nothing is working and then blaming it on me not doing enough. I think I need to start making better choices for my health and the rest will be fine eventually.

[@account4chess]

Awnn... I really needed this. Thanks Ed! Much love from bro. And yes, please do more of this video.

[@Aydreean]

Learning to program in 2013 was a much much different landscape when I started. I truly wish I had creators like you guiding me through it. Keep bringing the human element to learning this hobby/skill. It means a lot.

[@SultanShakir]

For you neck and back I recommend a standing desk. I made one by just using cheap crates from Walmart that I use to elevate my monitors, keyboard and mouse. I used zip ties to keep them firmly together so that they don't accidentally topple over. I have even used boxes to elevate everything. You can also buy one but they are not cheap but neither is bad health. Also make sure your looking directly forward and not down by making sure your monitor(s) are at eye level. Also using a soft desk mat under your feet is great too. I was using a rug but a real 1"+ thick desk mat is so much better. For sitting I have started using a fitball instead of a chair just this week. I bought the URBNfit exercise ball to be exact after researching the top ten. This forces you to have good posture. Just make sure that you are sitting up and not using your arms to lean against your desk. Make sure you get the right size ball for your height. The most popular size is 65cm. The great thing about both of these standing and sitting positions is that you can do many exercises even while you work. Search KZbin for 'standing desk exercises' and 'fitball exercises'. I hope these help you continue your love affair with programming and also improve your health at the same time.

[@MarkPlante]

With your neck... I had a similar issue and it ended up being a compressed C4 vertebrae. It would cause severe pain down my right arm all the way to the back left side of my neck. Like you I was in front of the computer for 12-18 hours a day for a minimum of six days a week. I ended up going through 3-4 months of physical therapy and I bought a new chair with a high back where I could rest my head and neck. I also make sure that I get up and take at least a 10 min break and walk around my office every 3 hours. Since I have done these things, the occurrence of pain in my neck and arm have been minimal and my doctor said if I continue with the exercises PT gave me, the pain should pretty much disappear. Good luck and don't put it off, it could lead to much worse conditions.

[@rajathw]

Really important to consider all of this. Programmers and those on the path to become programmers unknowingly ignore all of these because of how much time and dedication this field demands. It's really important to have a limit and maintain a balance. It was great to see you touch on these things. Sometimes a push from the outside is required to realize certain things even though we know them.

[@RicShaa]

Hey Ed, from someone who has been suffering from tinnitus for more than five years. It sounds stupid. But the more you worry about it, the more you notice it. Try some meditation go for walks, enjoy the sun you'll be fine. BTW I bought both your courses, really enjoy them but don't sell yourself to cheap. The knowledge you teach is more worth than you think.

[@samnax316]

I agree, more you worry about tinnitus, more it start ruling over your head. Im having tinnitus for about 5 years now and since last 4 years, I dont have any problem with it. in first year, once doctor told me that it might stay with me for the rest of my life and it is harmless, means it can fuck my mind but wont kill me. since then i stopped thinking about that and my life is totally fine, normal. actually sometimes now i think that if by some miracle it will go away, I will feel weird. cuz im soo much used to it now :D

[@Kayne1b]

Maybe you already know this trick and / or it doesn't work for you, but: Cover your ears with your palms with your fingers on the back of your neck. With your palms over your ears, drum the back of your neck (gently) for about a minute. Helps reduce ringing for a lot of people. Repeat as needed.

[@ianzen]

What does tinnitus feel like? I always have a high pitched sound in my ears, but I think I have been like this since childhood.

[@RicShaa]

@@ianzen It could manifest as white noise, high pitched, medium pitched, in stressful situations maybe a little more noticeable. In my case I only notice it in a really quiet room and if I really focus on it

[@simonhallin8909]

Agreed. I got tinnitus 4 years ago when I started High School and the weird thing now is that nights going to sleep without noticing the noise feels odd, because I'm used to the noise being there. 4 years might not be much but I can't remember how it felt like not hearing anything at all. Miss that sometimes but have learned to live with it and not let it control my day to day life. I just hope all of you suffering from tinnitus still manage to live life to the fullest :)

[@smithscarborough]

Great message! Kudos to listening to your body and making those necessary adjustments.

[@jamesbellew7453]

More of these videos please, not enough people are open about this. Great video 👌

[@jonathanmcdermott25]

This was great!! Thanks! Please more of these

[@arditdaku5534]

Thanks man i needed that. I would love to see more videos like this.

[@jared2624]

Hey, the neck pain and ringing could be linked. I recently started seeing a physical therapist for tough neck and upper back muscles and she said these could exacerbate the pressure and ringing issues in my ears. Just another avenue you can look into if you haven't

[@kamaboko1]

My kidney stones agree with you. For me it was a product of poor eating and lack of exercise.

[@Xomoda]

Thanks for this video Ed! I feel ya. Definitely need to reduce screen time, too. Now, that University is online and learning material is given to us in digital format, too, I often end up spending 5-6 hours in front of the Screen per day and that's not even with Gaming, or Coding. After exams, in August, I'm planning on hitting the gym again (if circumstances there are adequate) to make for some difference. Stay healthy y'all!

[@daviddantefrank]

Thanks a lot. Had some serious neck pain as well, had to cut down on my screen time. This helps to reinforce things for me.

[@amoghyermalkar5502]

Thanks for this video during this time. I was really neglecting my health Love you and your videos buddy.

[@umersaeed259]

Hey Ed. Yeah you did this video on a right time because I and I think most of the people who are programmers suffering from health issues like these. So this would help me of-course to be more focused on the thing I need. And of-course I want you to do such videos too. Good Luck for the other channel as well 🤗

[@safwaanomer8052]

Slipped the discs in my lower back from sitting for too long without any breaks and I'm fairly young. It's been almost a year now, wish I'd seen these videos sooner.

[@ThomasPhilip104]

We need more of these Ed

[@crosskrade6658]

Really Good Advice Ed!

[@prasadbroo]

"It is what it is" I loved that part

[@theefamiliar3497]

Your English has become so much better, lovely!) It's soo pleasant to listen, especially with this nice vibe background music.

[@Innoox]

Thank you very, very much for all that vibe you share! Just awesome personality make this content.

[@AhmedMubarak255]

This is very true, I have been neglecting my health for quite sometimes and now I am experiencing this massive pain on my back. Some days I can hardly sit for an hour because of pain. The learning hasn't been that good. Health is very important people. Very important.

[@RickBeacham]

I had the same issue with my neck. Probably from an old surfing injury that comes back after stress. I took a break and played more tennis and soccer. The neck issue went away. Great video!

[@ComaG6PD]

I had a ringing problem as well and doc told me that no problem on my hearing or ear. He said it could be due to high caffeine intake for a period of time and it may not go away. I decreased the amount of caffeine intake and took some kind of vitamin or something doc gave me and still there is ringing, but really less and doesnt happen all the time anymore. I know how thinking about that ringing demotivates, so wanted to let you know you are getting used to it even if your ringing won't go away. Hope you don't have a serious problem man, take care!

[@AyushSharma-be4kh]

Great man !

[@tusharjain5500]

Man tomorrow I was struggling with jawa script and today I am learning everything easily thank you so much. I thought I have some problem in understanding but today I realised it's the teaching method which is stopping me from learning. Thank you man so much

[@vineetsingh6944]

Words of wisdom for every programmer. Good of you to share this . I see loads of channels that just go tech,tech,tech. This here is the most important lesson programmers need to learn.

[@c.n.mbhalati2778]

Thank you for this, Ed. I needed to hear that.

[@offshitdguihcz6706]

You are doing great work.... love and respect 😇♥️

[@extradipofhoney6189]

Ed talk more, about your love life! Great content

[@sharangramana8220]

Such a lovely video Ed.. been following this channel for a month! I never got bored.. and I am all way here to thank you for this video, such a good content. Keep entertaining

[@alexanderm6187]

Absolutely true, Ed! :) Thank you!

[@saijadhav4]

Feeling great after knowing that you are also a member of floor gang *FLOOR GANG OOGH* 💯💯😋😋

[@m3tronic95]

Thanks fam this means alot!!! I love your content

[@Shikigami6]

What I learned from learning to program and reading books about people like Steve Wozniak and John Carmack is, that you should not focus too much on other people and try being the best programmer in every field, but focus on what drives you. Set a goal at some point (after learning the basics) and just try to get progress in it. You will eventually get the skillset on the way. And dont get crazy about people telling their storys from interviews at Google etc. From my experience (in Germany), you WILL get some tests, but you can do them in a week or so, no weird algorithm tests. And even if the test is too hard for you, you still learn something from it.

[@kylehenson2259]

absolutely true , thanks for you Ed

[@__abshir]

by far one of my favourite KZbinrs, keep 'em coming bro

[@romanortynskyi]

yeah... sitting in front of a computer all day (or even all night) is the only thing that scares me about having a programming career. 5-6 hours a day and no more. first reason is fatigue and second is that i have other hobbies which require consistent practice. btw, great video, Ed!

[@ahmedhossamramadan4346]

I really needed this video bro thanks!

[@alexgomez9033]

Thank you for sharing your story Ed!

[@ideashub3608]

Thanks for the heads up bro you the best

[@AdrianTwarog]

Great talking head video, I agree with not pushing yourself too hard and putting family and friends and yourself above your career!

[@rissandimo]

1. Thanks for making this video, I push myself too much sometimes and needed to hear this. 2. Thank you for making awesome tutorials, your videos have helped me a lot. 3. I love the honesty/transparency. Good job on being more mindful about your health. Ps. Please talk more about your "love life", I really enjoyed listening to your perspective.

[@sourabhkulkarni3124]

Lovely....please keep making more of such videos

[@omar-zn3uc]

Very inspiring during these uncertain times. Thank you!

[@kenas1049]

I went through the same story like you Ed. Only the reason was to be push mysel from the graund because I did not have opportunity to study or friends who are helping to get better opportunities or job

[@danielemmanuel6416]

Thanks alot for this i think lot of people really need to here this

[@pavelmares97]

“It iz what it iz” got me just riiight

[@BlueTreeCode]

Totally agree. As of this month, I've put stretching for (5-10 minutes) and exercise (jogging 40 mins) as something I do every day. I then try to follow that up with meditation twice a day (about 20-25 mins combined).

[@laja6108]

The trap / neck pain comes from anteriorly rotated shoulders (shoulders rotated forward) causing your upper back muscles to weaken and stretch too tightly. Something you can do is get a resistance band and do band pull aparts to strengthen that area. Watch a KZbin video (search 'band pull aparts') and pay attention to form. It's amazing...strengthening weak muscles fixes the vast majority of pain. Do a couple sets in between long code sessions (I do it every hour of being on my computer, even when just gaming) and it will go a long ways to helping combat the inevitable poor posture from sitting so much and resulting pain. I used to get intense, fire hot pain in my traps before doing this and was constantly massaging where they meet my neck. No more! Luckily, I am a fitness trainer before starting to do web dev so I feel armed to combat some of the ailments of being in front of a computer so much :)

[@developedbyed]

Woah thanks! Will try!

[@AmoghSrivastava]

I think this advice can also be applied to people who aren't programmers. A lot of us forget to take care of ourselves and the people around us when we get way too indulged in something that we value so much. It's always important to take time off, for other things, and also focus on your health. Thank you for this beautiful reminder, Ed!

[@woejitzke1]

Very important message! Ty

[@aerosasi]

Hope you recover soon Ed... We are with you ... Hope you come take some rest and come back soon and inspire us.. #Wearewithyou

[@alvinjustice6725]

I've been experience that sort of thing today, i loose my friend. And you make me realized that programming, or whatever we do focus on just a small part, and I put too much energy on that part. Thanks Dev ed. ps: sorry for my bad english, hope you guys understand.

[@StevenMayer6]

Have you moved to Canada yet?! This is point on! Neck pains, headaches and eye strain. I’ve spend many many hours web programming. Now I just make a goal what I want to accomplish each day on a site. One day it might be to just get a contact form and some page content done for example and THATS IT.

[@lukman7059]

This is inspiring, thanks for sharing Ed 😊

[@altafmalik2843]

great video. learning from other experiences is very nice. make more videos like these and struggles that you gone through during doing and learning programming. so that we can learn from you

[@amrmoneer5881]

I like the new background and the nice video keep it up my friend

[@FirdavsiGameDev]

It's good to get some ted talks from you!

[@NedimRifatbegovic]

You are so right, man. I started also setting an alarm each day when to quit with programming... I noticed also that I am much more productive when I fix my programming times.

[@roadperk]

We love you man!

[@PeterPetahPetah]

Followed your To-do list tutorial, learned a shit ton, immediately copped your front end bundle course, hopefully I can finish it by the end of June. Also is it just me or does the front end bundle cost the same as a single JS course, is the JS course in the bundle different from the stand alone one? You’re a great teacher and make great contents, please take care of yourself because we definitely need more of you in the future!

[@alejandrocano88]

yes i´ve been trying to balance my life, but since i only started a year ago to program. i started learning html. css, js, react, redux. and at the moment i have stayed 2 days 48 hours awake programming, because i am kind of behind in my job. so hopefully ill be able to program 6 hours a day and thats it

[@giovanniluna1255]

Programming community needs more vids like these

[@SuvajitBardhan]

Can I just say that how much I love your videos and man oh man..!!!! That positive vibe of yours.

[@gambomaster]

5:22 Imagine Brad Traversy doing that to Tech Lead guy. 🤣🤣🤣

[@markslone6116]

THANK YOU BRO,I just got back into programming been struggling to keep at it and balancing life. Definitely good tips.

[@Aba9846]

I really enjoyed this. Very honest, very real. Please do more.

[@SushrantRijal]

Hey Georgeous Mentor !

[@supreetkumar7604]

What gender bro?

[@apilacharya4093]

heres buddie from askbuddie

[@giant551]

Absolutely agree. I damaged the ulnar nerve in my right arm using a mouse for too many hours and it took over 6 months to heal with lots of trips to a physiotherapist. It almost cost me my job. Honestly people do not underestimate how much damage you can do to your body sitting in front of a PC for too long. Stay healthy!

[@yq882]

you're the best Ed! Keep doing what feels right :)

[@uzodikeoguejiofor3873]

Thank you so much for this. 🙏 You are the best!

[@morenokv]

Great timing! I have recently been beating myself up because I am unable to code for 8 hours a day and usually do 4-6 hours everyday. I started to tell myself there is no way that I am going to be able to get hired. This really put me back in a positive mindset. Thank you!!

[@tears_falling]

Ed, talk more about your love life!

[@imshubhamcodex]

Brother you just changed my view point regarding programming. What you have said I am going through it. But now I will be changed.

[@jamesmcconnon2]

I really like the pomdoro technique for not burning out. The idea is that you do 25 minutes working then 5 minutes break. Once you do that 4 times (2 hours) it suggests a 20 minute break. There is a timers that help you manage it. Your brain feels allot fresher and it encourages you to stay on task within your 25 minutes. Previously i struggled with burning out and not looking after my health like you talk about.

[@daydrifter]

thank you for sharing it. we definitely need to talk about this aspect more.

[@wolfie-1812]

Since watching your ' I'm not happy' video, i am waiting for your ' Finally , i am happy ! ' video.. it was disheartening to see you like that in that video.. i hope you are doing good in every aspect of life and feeling good and happy now.. take care brother , and keep up with the great work, you simply rock :)