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Hi Folks, I have recently joined Thoughtworks as applicable developer consultant. Currently I am having 2.7 year of experience. Just curious to know following information 1. Hike cycle and average hike percentage 2. Criteria for promotion to senior consultant 3. Average Hike percentage during promotion
Thank in advance for the reply ☺️
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I use a few of the “app-blocking” apps. The main one I set up for Facebook is called ClearSpace.
I stick to the free versions and features, so I actually use a few because they can overlap for more effective blocking.
They add just enough friction to opening social media that I have started to avoid the big time sucking ones (instead I check Fishbowl more often - lol)
Put the phone in a different room.
Find a “replacement activity” that requires being phone-free, like exercising, going to the movies or shows, or cooking.
The goal is to stop resisting the urge, which is too draining. Take the temptation off the table entirely.
There’s a product on the market called “Brick” that may help. FSA/HSA eligible too!
Following! Mine got so bad at one point I almost left my job, opened a coffeeshop with this focus in mind. I have a whole business plan for it and everything hahahaha. Ya girl is constantly overstemmied lol
When I notice myself mindlessly scrolling through content, I just ask myself what practical decisions I would change by watching more of this. That usually grounds me quickly.