Author: stansidel

  • Interruptions: A Productivity Killer 🚫💼

    Interruptions: A Productivity Killer 🚫💼

    Ever notice how even a small interruption can throw off your entire workflow? 🤔 Whether it’s a quick meeting or a seemingly harmless chat ping, these disruptions can derail your focus and productivity. Think of deep work like deep sleep. 💤 Imagine getting woken up every 15-40 minutes just to sip water. Important, sure, but…

  • Developing a GitHub macOS App with ChatGPT Assistance

    Developing a GitHub macOS App with ChatGPT Assistance

    I recently embarked on a four-hour coding journey to create a macOS app that functions both as a standalone application and a menu bar extension. I tried to delegate as much coding as possible to ChatGPT. The app’s primary function is to parse GitHub merge request URLs, extracting key information such as the group name,…

  • Struggling with Procrastination, Surprisingly Effective Energy Boost

    Struggling with Procrastination, Surprisingly Effective Energy Boost

    My improvised vacation has come to an end, and I find myself reflecting on an unexpected turn of events. Despite having grand plans to make significant progress on my project during this time, I initially found myself accomplishing very little. I did manage to work on the payment and login options for our chatbot subscription…

  • Process Diagrams: Turning Procrastination into Productivity

    Process Diagrams: Turning Procrastination into Productivity

    I have always loved mapping out every process that seemed new or complicated to me. However, I’ve often struggled with the feeling that this activity is low-yielding and akin to procrastination. Despite this, these diagrams allow me to unload my mind onto paper, making the whole process clearer. They usually highlight the weak areas of…

  • Mapping Out Project Areas

    Mapping Out Project Areas

    I recently took some time to map out the main areas of our project based on the guidance I got from a course I’m currently taking. Looking at the whole picture, it definitely seems like there’s a lot of work ahead. But there’s a silver lining—it actually makes sense now why everything has felt so…

  • Working on Sleep, Coffee, and Water Habits: My Progress

    Working on Sleep, Coffee, and Water Habits: My Progress

    So, just a quick update on my journey of experimenting with my schedule, sleeping patterns, coffee, and water consumption. I’m in the second stage now. The first stage had a strict routine where I’d go to bed at 10 PM and wake up at 6 AM. I completely cut out coffee and drank 2.7 liters…

  • Regular Sleep Schedule Is Not for Everyone

    Regular Sleep Schedule Is Not for Everyone

    One piece of advice that consistently shows up in entrepreneurial courses and blogs is the idea of adhering to a strict sleep schedule. They often suggest going to bed early and waking up at 5 or 6 a.m., dedicating the early hours to focused work. But when it comes to my reality, this just doesn’t…