Be organized - Plan and put things in something like Trello so that I can start working as soon as I get in front of the computer.
Diet -
Skip snacks/sugary/greasy food
More water, protein and veggies
Limit carbohydrates
More fasting
Take advantage of coffee by drinking it between breakfast and lunch and not drinking it throughout the day
Powernaps - I really got more done in those afternoons where I had a powernap right after the lunch.
Take care of your eyes Follow the 20-20-20 rule to reduce eye strain. Also washing my face with cold water helps.
Stretch - Got this tip from Freeman. He does this yoga kind of stretch while sitting for longer durations.
Min. 7 hours of sleep You cannot get away from this. Sleep is very important to concentration and focus. Pulling all-nighters leads to sloppy code, which I’ll have to rewrite one day anyway. Also no “screen-time” before sleep. I am trying to practice a routine of falling into sleep by reading a book on the bed, just before sleep.
Long Walks I tried to do meditation for years, but was not able to have a successful routine. However I found out that walking helps me more than meditation. Long walks help me relax, unwind and plan a lot! Also trying to do early morning walks, which also help me get the Vitamin D I’ve been missing :)
Ergonomics Make sure that the ergonomics are right. I already have a good chair, thanks to my friend Rajeef. Next up, a good keyboard and headhpones!
Recovery time in the weekend DIsconnect away from the work, communication etc and enjoy the nature with my family.