The Coder's Catnip

Follow an aspiring developer's adventures in programming, data science, and machine learning. From early gaming communities to exploring new career paths, my fascination with coding eventually drew me back to computer science. Although programming seemed challenging at first, its creative possibilities continued to motivate me. Now, after returning to school, I'm fully embracing this journey. Join me as I chronicle my path as a lifelong learner – sharing, projects, mindset shifts, and resources that help me progress from student to coder. You'll find motivational highs, frustrating lows, and everything in between. My goal is to pass on tools, inspiration, and community to empower aspiring developers. Let's explore this endless world of coding together!


The Technique to Focus When You Can’t

Daily writing prompt
What do you listen to while you work?
Aesthetic red keyboard with red flowers all around

The Pomodoro technique has been so helpful for my flow state, and I love using Pomodoro YouTube videos to keep me on track. I’ll find a long lo-fi Pomodoro video and start it up as I begin working. Those chilled-out melodies and subtle rhythms make the perfect background music to get in the zone. The walking bass and beat patterns keep me tapped in as my fingers dance across the keyboard during the 25-minute burst.

When the video gets quiet, signaling a break, I’ll stand up from the desk, stretch my legs, and clear my mind before starting another Pomodoro round. Having the timer right there in the video keeps me from getting distracted by checking clocks or my phone. And the lo-fi beats align so well with the flow of the technique. They keep me engaged but not distracted.

When the music fades in and the timer resets, it helps me dive back into writing feeling recharged and focused. Not having to set my own timer removes that step, letting me stay immersed in the writing flow from start to finish. Using Pomodoro YouTube videos that come with a good lo-fi soundtrack optimizes my writing sessions well. The mellow music keeps me focused while the video timer keeps me on track. Together they’ve helped streamline my writing process by letting me alternate focused bursts with refreshing breaks. I use this technique when I work on my school work and programming also and it helps me maintain my time efficiently compared to working without the Pomodoro technique.



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