THE FUTURE STAR

How to think like a programmer — lessons in problem solving By  Richard Reis If you’re interested in programming, you may well have seen this quote before: “Everyone in this country should learn to program a computer, because it teaches you to think.” — Steve Jobs You probably also wondered what does it mean, exactly, to think like a programmer? And  how  do you do it?? Essentially,   it’s all about  a more effective way for problem solving . In this post, my goal is to teach you that way. By the end of it, you’ll know exactly what steps to take to be a better problem-solver. Why is this important? Problem solving is the meta-skill. We all have problems. Big and small. How we deal with them is sometimes, well…pretty random. Unless you have a system, this is probably how you “solve” problems (which is what I did when I started coding): Try a solutio...

https :// unsplash.com /photos/ fZ2hMpHIrbI Your Fear Of Looking Stupid Is Making You Look Stupid What other people think of you is none of your business. According to psychological research, the greatest emotional need is security. Who doesn’t want to be liked? Yet, trying to be liked and living in alignment with your goals and values often conflict. That is, if you’re trying to be liked by everyone. John Lennon once said,  “Trying to please everybody is impossible — if you did that, you’d end up in the middle with nobody liking you. You’ve just got to make the decision about what you think is your best, and do it.” Wanting approval and  needing  approval are two very different things. We all want approval. But when you need it: You come-off as desperateyou say “yes” to stuff that clearly doesn’t resonateyou lack an internal compassyour relationships are co-dependent, one-sided, surface-level, and bound to fall apart at some future point Your need for ap...

Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Mind Depression can start with a leaky gut — here’s how to make it end there Source:  Pixabay Itwould be foolish to believe that depression can be overcome with a single solution. But for some people, the light at the end of the tunnel shines in a very surprising place. It certainly did for me. Healing my depression came with healing my gastrointestinal tract—my gut. When I became a nutrition student in 1992, I had a lot of healing to do. I had the irritable bowel from hell. No treatment had worked: not conventional medicine, nor the truly woo-woo stuff. What I discovered, as a student, was that I had something called a “leaky gut”. Cue much hilarity at that. The term leaky gut conjures up an image of cartoonish pseudoscience. But when given its scientific nomenclature — “intestinal permeability” — the idea immediately gains credibility. Furthermore...

Your.MD’s Top Health Tips for Improving Mood          Taking time for yourself to relax on a daily basis can really boost your mood. Relaxation is different from person-to-person. Some ideas include taking to read, meditating, getting active, cooking or doing something creative. Experiment, and see what’s right for you!.           If you have been feeling persistently low in mood for more than two weeks, then it may be time to see your doctor. Depression is extremely common and easily treatable. Remember that your mental health is as important as your physical health.           Have you tried mindfulness? There are different ways to practise it in your daily life, but each way involves being aware of your thoughts and feelings in the present moment. Though not the answer for everyone, it can prevent recurrent depression and boost your mental wellbeing.              Keepin...