Will meditation make you a better programmer?

Andy Charters
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August 23, 2023
Mindset & Growth

How does meditation work?

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Meditation is defined differently by different people. It refers to focusing on the present by intentionally sitting down.

This practice is common to eastern religions, but it doesn't fall under a religious practice. No matter your beliefs whether you are Christian, Muslim, Mormon, Jewish, or anything else you are welcome here.

You will be able to change your perspective on life by training the mind.

It is important to note that I refer to "meditation" in the article as "a practice to develop conscious awareness of the present moment".

I will also use the term "mindfulness." These terms are often used together.

Formal meditation involves sitting down, or walking, or standing, or lying down. On the other hand, mindfulness is about being aware of everything around you.

In the morning, I sit on a small cushion and observe my breath for 15 minutes after waking up. That's meditation.

Meditate and program

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When we are writing code and constructing programs we need to pay close attention to avoid repetition. It's like being "in the zone" or as some know it is in the “flow state".

When you become completely absorbed in your text editor you forget about everything else. Your mind is completely occupied with that particular event right now.

As a result, you fully experience the "coding high" of writing functions that can make or do things to achieve a larger goal.

Meditating helps you develop your level of present-moment awareness. Meditation can train our minds to live with greater awareness if we practice it on a regular basis. This can benefit all aspects of our lives.

It also applies to programming since developing software requires a great deal of focus. It's very important for us programmers to meditate and spend time observing our breath.

This practice will be able to help us with our coding and allow us to focus more deeply on the programs.

Advantages

This article explains how meditation can benefit everyone in the tech industry. It is especially helpful in a field like programming, where we often struggle or get frustrated when things don't go as planned.

As a programmer and as a human being you may benefit from meditation in the following ways:

Keep your focus on the present

We should embrace the present moment in order to maintain a healthy balance between our professional and personal lives. This goes for both coding and everything else.

Meditation has the wonderful quality of "singular focus" which means focusing on one thing and only one thing.

As you meditate, your only aim is to be present in the moment. It may be easier said than done but the principle is what counts.

The principle can benefit us in many areas if we apply it in our daily lives. Be present when you're with friends or family.

If you're coding, focus on writing code and building. Meditating allows you to build this skill.

  • Dealing with the highs and lows of coding

Programmers are often stressed when they have problems or when deadlines are approaching. Similarly, it can occur when we're given a task we don't know how to accomplish. It's something I've encountered several times.

By practicing regular meditation you can learn how to handle negative situations in a stress-free way (Corliss). In this way, we can use it to deal with situations in which there is a problem or a bug we cannot fix.

It turns out you forgot to add a semicolon, or you forgot to account for something in your function. You can make a huge impact on your coding session with small moments like that.

We can use our breath to stop letting negative feelings enter, experience them for a moment, and then release them.

If you find yourself stuck on a project you will be able to bounce back quickly.

  • Boost your happiness level

Meditating in any form leads to an increase in happiness. Meditation teaches you how to focus on something we all do every day - breathing.

You can develop a sense of joy in the little things by training your mind to observe the breath. Rather than living in the past or future you wake up to life and start living every moment in the present.

When you start meditating, you will feel satisfied even after completing the tiniest of tasks. You may encounter this when you write your first function or figure out how to center a div horizontally.

  • Focus on one block of code at a time

As a developer, you may be intimidated by new projects. Getting started on a new project is the most difficult part. The list of things to do is overwhelming.

Like focusing our attention on one breath at a time we should focus our efforts on one item at a time.

We will be able to become aware of the stress and every aspect of our project by practicing mindfulness.

It is important for programmers not to feel overextended and to start with the first task.

Our focus should remain on the project at hand. By doing this, we can avoid the problem of "thought overload" when developing software that is more advanced.

Even agile software development like Scrum where you're adapting frequently benefits from it.

  • Improve your cognitive abilities

To solve complex problems, we have to understand many difficult programming concepts. Our cognitive abilities are required for processing theory and visualizing how all the moving pieces function in one system.

Goleman writes in a recent article in the Harvard Business Review that mindfulness practice can benefit both “strategic work” and problem-solving.

Your cognitive abilities will be further enhanced through meditation. As a result, you will be better equipped for studying programming regardless of your level of experience.

Find out how to get started

The following are steps you can take today to get started:

  • Estimate how much time you can spend in meditation. Ideally, you should spend 2 to 10 minutes. Excessive time may overwhelm you. Start gently and softly.

  • It's best to do it in a quiet place. Sitting on the ground or in a chair is fine.

  • Make sure you have a timer to keep track of the duration of your meditation. You won't have to constantly check the time.

  • Inhale deeply through your nose and exhale through your mouth. Relax.

  • Observe your breathing as you inhale and exhale slowly. Each breath counts as one inhalation and one exhalation. Count ten breaths then repeat.

  • Whenever your thoughts wander, stop, acknowledge them, smile, then come back to your breathing. Focus on your breathing until your thoughts return. Having a wandering mind is inevitable, but you should not punish yourself for it. The mind sometimes wanders but we must remember that we acknowledged it and return to the breath. It would have been helpful if someone had told me this when I first began meditating. It took me almost 4 years to discover this.

  • You should thank yourself after your timer goes off for taking the time to meditate and smile.

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Try doing it twice next week if it feels good. If that works, then add an additional day next week. Try increasing the time you spend meditating as well.

I decided to begin again with 2 minutes in July and gradually work up to 18 minutes.

The Motivation Hacker by Nick Winter is a great book that taught me this technique. Nick calls it the "success spiral".

Starting small and gradually increasing the number until you reach your goal (like 2 minutes a day) is the way to go.

I want to emphasize that the number does not matter. In order to succeed, you must dedicate enough time to it every day if you're serious about it.

Resource Recommendations

As with coding, there are many free resources available! Take the time to do your own research and see what you find. Here are some starting points:

Apps that you might like

  • Headspace — It's a paid app, but I've heard great things about it from friends.

  • Insight Timer — This free app includes a timer with bells and guided meditation. Adding friends and tracking their progress are great features.

If you are interested in online courses

Get a Free 8-week e-course on meditation for beginners by Namchak. The meditation technique I learned in August 2016 has become part of my everyday practice ever since.

Reading books about meditation might be of interest to you

  • Brenda Salgado's book Real World Mindfulness for Beginners. This book contains practices and exercises that are suitable for beginners. I plan to share it with my colleagues at work.

  • The Mind Illuminated by Culadasa . Quite an advanced book. In order to improve my meditation practice I'm currently reading it.

  • Awakening the Buddha Within by Lama Surya Das . It changed the way I think about life. I really enjoyed it. I read the book before learning about Buddhism and meditation.

  • Why is the Dalai Lama Always Smiling? by Lama Tsomo . It is easy to relate to Tsomo because of her casual style. However, she provides scientific evidence to support her claims. It was very interesting. In addition, she discussed different Tibetan meditation techniques.

Mediation has the ability to transform any person's life no matter who you are. Hopefully, you found this article helpful.

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We pride ourselves on being a supportive, cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, individual training programs, and mentoring.

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August 9, 2024
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Senior Optimizely/Episerver Developer

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July 29, 2024
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Data Warehouse and Analytics Specialist

POST DATE
July 26, 2024
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Salesforce Developer

POST DATE
July 25, 2024
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Business Development Representative

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Business Development Representative to join our team. This role is crucial for driving our business growth by identifying potential clients, conducting direct outreach, and setting appointments for our sales team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for sales, a successful track record of achievement, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

POST DATE
July 23, 2024
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Fullstack Developer (FE Focus)

We are seeking a Fullstack Developer with a strong emphasis on front-end development and user experience to join our team. This role requires a balance of front-end and back-end skills, with a preference for candidates who excel in creating visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.

POST DATE
July 22, 2024
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Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee the planning, implementation, and tracking of IT projects. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills combined with excellent leadership abilities to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget

POST DATE
July 18, 2024
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Software Engineer

  • Skills: PHP, SQL, JavaScript, some .Net
  • Remote or Makati Offices (Your choice)    
  • Competitive Salary 
  • Philippines Benefits + HMO
  • Shift: Mid-shift
  • Position: Full-time

POST DATE
July 17, 2024
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Full Stack .NET Developer

POST DATE
July 9, 2024
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QA Automation Engineer

We are looking for a talented Software Tester to join our expanding QA team. You will be working as part of a highly skilled team, helping build high-quality interactive web and mobile applications. You will work on implementing automation tests for our products to make sure they are kept robust.

POST DATE
July 2, 2024
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Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

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June 25, 2024
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Senior Android Developer

POST DATE
September 27, 2024
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Full Stack .Net Developer

As a Full-Stack Developer, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our core product, which is market-ready and positioned for continuous improvement and innovation. You will be integral to the entire development lifecycle, enhancing existing features and deploying new functionalities. You will stay abreast of industry trends to continuously innovate and improve our product, taking ownership of projects from conception through to implementation.

POST DATE
June 25, 2024
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Senior IOS Developer

As an iOS Developer, you lead technical excellence and management within our team on a leading VOD platform. You ensure iOS projects are delivered on time and within budget while providing clear solutions to complex technical issues. Your role fosters innovation and excellence through the adoption of new technologies and best practices, supporting the team to produce top-tier work.

POST DATE
June 21, 2024
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Software QA Test Engineer (Manual)

This role will be to collaborate on the Quality Assurance of the company’s application, whilst also taking responsibility for the back-end architecture. You will assume responsibility for a wide range of activities that will include candidate support, client and integration support activities, and project-based work to improve our overall effectiveness

POST DATE
June 21, 2024
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QA Engineer

As a QA Engineer, the ideal candidate will have a strong background in both manual and automated testing, with a focus on mobile and web applications. This role involves working closely with developers, product owners, and UX/UI designers to ensure the highest quality of our software products.

POST DATE
June 21, 2024
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Full Stack Shopify Developer

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June 20, 2024
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Senior Video Editor

We seek a Video Editor with a strong creative eye. You'll create high-quality YouTube videos, repurpose content, and streamline workflows using Adobe Premiere, Frame.io, CapCut, and other AI tools to maximize your video editing efforts. You will create videos on a weekly basis for our company and our CEO's personal brand. The job is completely remote, but we have offices in Makati, where you might be asked to join us occasionally for team gatherings.

This is an exciting opportunity for a video editor who has a growth mindset, who takes pride in their work and enjoys working from the comfort of their home.

POST DATE
June 18, 2024
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Senior Developer - Zuora Subscription Billing

As a Senior Developer specializing in Zuora Subscription Billing, you will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of Zuora Subscription Billing solutions to support our subscription-based business model. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and implement solutions that align with the company's objectives.

POST DATE
June 17, 2024
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Senior Backend Engineer

Cloud Employee is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago.We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, individual training programs, and mentoring.

POST DATE
June 14, 2024
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FileVine Consultant

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June 13, 2024
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Back End Developer (Python)

Writing scalable, robust, testable, efficient, and easily maintainable code. Translating software requirements into stable, working, high performance software. Playing a key role in architectural and design decisions, building toward an efficient microservices distributed architecture.
POST DATE
June 10, 2024
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Head of Growth Marketing

Cloud Employee is building a ‘Future of Work’ AI driven talent tech platform in the remote software engineer staffing space. 

In this strategic and hands-on creative role, you'll have the opportunity to shape the narrative of remote work and impact the tech industry at a global scale. 

With team members across the US, LATAM, Europe and Asia - we’re on a mission to bridge the talent gap with our matching platform and employee experience programs.

We need your storytelling strategy skills to ‘share the journey’ and the human stories behind our business

POST DATE
May 1, 2024
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Software QA Test Engineer

Cloud Employee, is a UK owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

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Senior/Team Lead Full-Stack PHP Developer

Cloud Employee is a fast-growing UK-managed offshore recruitment and staffing company in the Philippines. We tackle the growing global IT skills shortage by connecting tech companies based in Europe, the US, and Australia to our pool of expert software developers in the country.

We are now seeking a passionate Senior/Team Lead Full-Stack PHP Developer to join our team of skilled talents. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fun and dynamic work environment and to significantly advance your career.

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Senior/Lead Backend Developer - Brazil

Cloud Employee is a UK-owned business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent worldwide with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines and Brazil as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

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Senior/Lead Backend Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

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Senior UI Developer with Umbraco

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

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Senior Software Engineer (VB6)

Cloud Employee is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, career paths, individual training programs, and mentoring.

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Senior Python Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

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August 12, 2024
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Senior /Lead Fullstack Developer - Brazil

Cloud Employee is a UK-owned business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent worldwide with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines and Brazil as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

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Senior Integrations Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

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Senior Integration Backend Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

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Senior Fullstack Python Developer with React

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

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Senior Fullstack PHP Laravel Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

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Senior Fullstack Engineer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

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Senior Frontend Developer (React)

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

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Senior NET Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.
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Senior DevOps Engineer

Cloud Employee, is a UK owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

Our Client

A leading UK-company that specializes in providing foreign currencies solutions

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Robotics Software Engineer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

A completely integrated innovation studio within the corporate framework, with a primary emphasis on making the future of the food industry accessible to all. Their core objective is to discover, create, and expand tailored automation remedies, utilizing a team of proficient individuals covering domains like engineering, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Our central mission revolves around constructing automation technology solutions that empower individuals to achieve greater feats.

Position Summary

In your role as a Robotics Software Engineer, your expertise in Robotic Software Engineering will be the key to your success. Collaborating with our skilled team, you'll play a pivotal role in advancing our cutting-edge product development accelerator. Your responsibilities will involve crafting, programming, and evaluating top-notch software essential for ensuring the dependable and secure operations of commercial robots.

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Senior Python Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

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Python Developer (Senior Level)

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Python Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

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Perl Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

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Mid-Senior Mechanical Engineer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

A completely integrated innovation studio within the corporate framework, with a primary emphasis on making the future of the food industry accessible to all. Their core objective is to discover, create, and expand tailored automation remedies, utilizing a team of proficient individuals covering domains like engineering, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Our central mission revolves around constructing automation technology solutions that empower individuals to achieve greater feats.

Position Summary

The position of Mechanical Engineer corresponds to a mid-level role. An ideal candidate for this position possesses robust practical expertise in various technical systems. The responsibilities encompass a combination of individual input within projects and actively leading teams towards achieving a remarkable standard of technical proficiency.

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Mid-Senior Industrial Design Engineer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

A completely integrated innovation studio within the corporate framework, with a primary emphasis on making the future of the food industry accessible to all. Their core objective is to discover, create, and expand tailored automation remedies, utilizing a team of proficient individuals covering domains like engineering, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Our central mission revolves around constructing automation technology solutions that empower individuals to achieve greater feats.

Position Summary

In the role of an Industrial Design Engineer with a focus on cobotics, you will assume a crucial position in envisioning, crafting, and honing both the tangible and operational facets of our collaborative robotic solutions. Your collaboration will extend to cross-functional groups, including mechanical engineers, software developers, and UX designers, in the pursuit of devising cobotic systems centered around users. These systems will redefine effectiveness and safety within industrial settings.

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Backend Python Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting edge workplace continuously investing in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

A top rated and state of the art cloud based video interviewing solutions company based in the UK catering to over 5000 prominent companies around the world such as Samsung, Uber, Boohoo, Coinbase, 7-Eleven and many more.

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CNC Machinist

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

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CRM Data Specialist (MS Dynamics 365)

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Electrical Engineer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and cutting-edge work that continuously invests in staff development, engagement and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

A completely integrated innovation studio within the corporate framework, with a primary emphasis on making the future of the food industry accessible to all. Their core objective is to discover, create, and expand tailored automation remedies, utilizing a team of proficient individuals covering domains like engineering, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Our central mission revolves around constructing automation technology solutions that empower individuals to achieve greater feats.

Position Overview

In the role of an Electrical Engineer, your expertise and proficiency in designing electrical-mechanical systems will be a key asset, enabling you to stand out. Collaborating with our skilled team, you will play a vital role in expediting product development processes.

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Front-End Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Front End React Developer

Cloud Employee is a fast-growing UK-managed offshore recruitment and staffing company in the Philippines. We tackle the growing global IT skills shortage by connecting tech companies based in Europe, the US, and Australia to our pool of expert software developers in the country.

We are now seeking a passionate Front End React Developer to join our team of skilled talents. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fun and dynamic work environment and to significantly advance your career.

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Frontend Developer (NextJS and React)

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Frontend Developer (Senior)

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Frontend React Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Full-Stack Developer

Cloud Employee is a fast-growing UK-managed offshore recruitment and staffing company in the Philippines. We tackle the growing global IT skills shortage by connecting tech companies based in Europe, the US, and Australia to our pool of expert software developers in the country.

We are now seeking a passionate Full-Stack Developer to join our team of skilled talents. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fun and dynamic work environment and to significantly advance your career.

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Full-Stack Laravel/Vue Developer (Jr to Mid)

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Full Stack .Net Developer

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineering teams and grow their CV and skill-set.We pride ourselves on being a supportive and cutting-edge workplace that continuously invests in staff development, engagement, and well-being. We provide security, and career paths, along with individual training programs and mentoring.

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Full-Stack Node/VueJS Developer (Mid - Senior)

Cloud Employee, is a UK-owned Philippines business established 8 years ago. We connect high-performing software engineer talent in the Philippines with some of the world’s leading and most innovative tech companies. Developers join to work from the Philippines as part of international engineer teams and grow their CV and skill-set.

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Full-Stack PHP Developer (Mid to Senior)

Cloud Employee is a fast-growing UK-managed offshore recruitment and staffing company in the Philippines. We tackle the growing global IT skills shortage by connecting tech companies based in Europe, the US, and Australia to our pool of expert software developers in the country.

We are now seeking passionate mid to senior-level Fullstack PHP Developer to join our team of skilled talents. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fun and dynamic work environment and to significantly advance your career.

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Will meditation make you a better programmer?

February 16, 2024

How does meditation work?

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Meditation is defined differently by different people. It refers to focusing on the present by intentionally sitting down.

This practice is common to eastern religions, but it doesn't fall under a religious practice. No matter your beliefs whether you are Christian, Muslim, Mormon, Jewish, or anything else you are welcome here.

You will be able to change your perspective on life by training the mind.

It is important to note that I refer to "meditation" in the article as "a practice to develop conscious awareness of the present moment".

I will also use the term "mindfulness." These terms are often used together.

Formal meditation involves sitting down, or walking, or standing, or lying down. On the other hand, mindfulness is about being aware of everything around you.

In the morning, I sit on a small cushion and observe my breath for 15 minutes after waking up. That's meditation.

Meditate and program

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When we are writing code and constructing programs we need to pay close attention to avoid repetition. It's like being "in the zone" or as some know it is in the “flow state".

When you become completely absorbed in your text editor you forget about everything else. Your mind is completely occupied with that particular event right now.

As a result, you fully experience the "coding high" of writing functions that can make or do things to achieve a larger goal.

Meditating helps you develop your level of present-moment awareness. Meditation can train our minds to live with greater awareness if we practice it on a regular basis. This can benefit all aspects of our lives.

It also applies to programming since developing software requires a great deal of focus. It's very important for us programmers to meditate and spend time observing our breath.

This practice will be able to help us with our coding and allow us to focus more deeply on the programs.

Advantages

This article explains how meditation can benefit everyone in the tech industry. It is especially helpful in a field like programming, where we often struggle or get frustrated when things don't go as planned.

As a programmer and as a human being you may benefit from meditation in the following ways:

Keep your focus on the present

We should embrace the present moment in order to maintain a healthy balance between our professional and personal lives. This goes for both coding and everything else.

Meditation has the wonderful quality of "singular focus" which means focusing on one thing and only one thing.

As you meditate, your only aim is to be present in the moment. It may be easier said than done but the principle is what counts.

The principle can benefit us in many areas if we apply it in our daily lives. Be present when you're with friends or family.

If you're coding, focus on writing code and building. Meditating allows you to build this skill.

  • Dealing with the highs and lows of coding

Programmers are often stressed when they have problems or when deadlines are approaching. Similarly, it can occur when we're given a task we don't know how to accomplish. It's something I've encountered several times.

By practicing regular meditation you can learn how to handle negative situations in a stress-free way (Corliss). In this way, we can use it to deal with situations in which there is a problem or a bug we cannot fix.

It turns out you forgot to add a semicolon, or you forgot to account for something in your function. You can make a huge impact on your coding session with small moments like that.

We can use our breath to stop letting negative feelings enter, experience them for a moment, and then release them.

If you find yourself stuck on a project you will be able to bounce back quickly.

  • Boost your happiness level

Meditating in any form leads to an increase in happiness. Meditation teaches you how to focus on something we all do every day - breathing.

You can develop a sense of joy in the little things by training your mind to observe the breath. Rather than living in the past or future you wake up to life and start living every moment in the present.

When you start meditating, you will feel satisfied even after completing the tiniest of tasks. You may encounter this when you write your first function or figure out how to center a div horizontally.

  • Focus on one block of code at a time

As a developer, you may be intimidated by new projects. Getting started on a new project is the most difficult part. The list of things to do is overwhelming.

Like focusing our attention on one breath at a time we should focus our efforts on one item at a time.

We will be able to become aware of the stress and every aspect of our project by practicing mindfulness.

It is important for programmers not to feel overextended and to start with the first task.

Our focus should remain on the project at hand. By doing this, we can avoid the problem of "thought overload" when developing software that is more advanced.

Even agile software development like Scrum where you're adapting frequently benefits from it.

  • Improve your cognitive abilities

To solve complex problems, we have to understand many difficult programming concepts. Our cognitive abilities are required for processing theory and visualizing how all the moving pieces function in one system.

Goleman writes in a recent article in the Harvard Business Review that mindfulness practice can benefit both “strategic work” and problem-solving.

Your cognitive abilities will be further enhanced through meditation. As a result, you will be better equipped for studying programming regardless of your level of experience.

Find out how to get started

The following are steps you can take today to get started:

  • Estimate how much time you can spend in meditation. Ideally, you should spend 2 to 10 minutes. Excessive time may overwhelm you. Start gently and softly.

  • It's best to do it in a quiet place. Sitting on the ground or in a chair is fine.

  • Make sure you have a timer to keep track of the duration of your meditation. You won't have to constantly check the time.

  • Inhale deeply through your nose and exhale through your mouth. Relax.

  • Observe your breathing as you inhale and exhale slowly. Each breath counts as one inhalation and one exhalation. Count ten breaths then repeat.

  • Whenever your thoughts wander, stop, acknowledge them, smile, then come back to your breathing. Focus on your breathing until your thoughts return. Having a wandering mind is inevitable, but you should not punish yourself for it. The mind sometimes wanders but we must remember that we acknowledged it and return to the breath. It would have been helpful if someone had told me this when I first began meditating. It took me almost 4 years to discover this.

  • You should thank yourself after your timer goes off for taking the time to meditate and smile.

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Try doing it twice next week if it feels good. If that works, then add an additional day next week. Try increasing the time you spend meditating as well.

I decided to begin again with 2 minutes in July and gradually work up to 18 minutes.

The Motivation Hacker by Nick Winter is a great book that taught me this technique. Nick calls it the "success spiral".

Starting small and gradually increasing the number until you reach your goal (like 2 minutes a day) is the way to go.

I want to emphasize that the number does not matter. In order to succeed, you must dedicate enough time to it every day if you're serious about it.

Resource Recommendations

As with coding, there are many free resources available! Take the time to do your own research and see what you find. Here are some starting points:

Apps that you might like

  • Headspace — It's a paid app, but I've heard great things about it from friends.

  • Insight Timer — This free app includes a timer with bells and guided meditation. Adding friends and tracking their progress are great features.

If you are interested in online courses

Get a Free 8-week e-course on meditation for beginners by Namchak. The meditation technique I learned in August 2016 has become part of my everyday practice ever since.

Reading books about meditation might be of interest to you

  • Brenda Salgado's book Real World Mindfulness for Beginners. This book contains practices and exercises that are suitable for beginners. I plan to share it with my colleagues at work.

  • The Mind Illuminated by Culadasa . Quite an advanced book. In order to improve my meditation practice I'm currently reading it.

  • Awakening the Buddha Within by Lama Surya Das . It changed the way I think about life. I really enjoyed it. I read the book before learning about Buddhism and meditation.

  • Why is the Dalai Lama Always Smiling? by Lama Tsomo . It is easy to relate to Tsomo because of her casual style. However, she provides scientific evidence to support her claims. It was very interesting. In addition, she discussed different Tibetan meditation techniques.

Mediation has the ability to transform any person's life no matter who you are. Hopefully, you found this article helpful.

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