…the space where interactions
between humans and
machines occur.
@carolstran
Wikipedia
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the machines
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The humans behind
the machines
@carolstran
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Self-care in Tech
@carolstran
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What is self-care?
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A self-initiated, deliberate
act to establish and maintain
physical, mental and
emotional health.
@carolstran
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Self-care
Selfish
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Self-care
Luxury
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Self-care
Bath bombs & face masks
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Self-care
Bath bombs & face masks
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Lack of self-care is a
problem in tech
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‘’
We’re allowing the
culture we’re creating
to make exhaustion a
badge of honor.
Jennifer Parsons
Founder, selfcare.tech
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Outcomes of self-care
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Burnout prevention & recovery
Increased productivity
Positive working atmosphere
Better emotional & physical health
So much more!
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Building your own
self-care toolkit
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Step 1:
Identify your needs
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Check-in with yourself
Self-care checklist
You Feel Like Shit
bit.ly/youfeel-likeshit
bit.ly/care-checklist
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“Hire” a Twitter bot
@tinycarebot
@check_o_tron
@selfcare_bot
@DOTHINGSBOT
@everydaycarebot
@yayfrens
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Step 2:
Find resources
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No content
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Step 3:
Create a community
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Within your workplace
@carolstran
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Managers set the tone
@carolstran
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Join a community online
CodeNewbie Slack
LemonAid
lemonaid.io
codenewbie.org
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Finally:
Make it a habit
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Challenge yourself
100 Days of Healthing
bit.ly/100-days-healthing