- Be willing to solve problems even if you don't know how to solve them. But make it clear that you don't know how you will solve it.
- Talk about what you are doing. Any obstacles should be reported as soon as possible. Don't let problems escalate to the deadline of a delivery, for example.
- Write a blog. The best time to explain things is when you are learning them. The main advantage of writing a blog is the exercise of expressing your ideas in a linear way. It doesn't matter if you have few views or negative comments. Having the ability to express yourself linearly is extremely valuable.
- Schedule time for yourself. You need time slots where you are the focus. Use this time to do things that bring you closer to your goals. It doesn't have to be exclusive. You can use this time for "trivial" things, but use it sensibly.
- When you get stuck, take a break. If you start thinking things like "I'm so dumb" or "That guy would have already solved this," these thoughts indicate that you have stopped thinking about the problem. One way to deal with difficulties in returning to the problem is to start over. Restarting a task means you're starting from something that works, with the experience of how you did it previously. This ensures that the code will be better and reduces the chances of encountering the same problem.
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