>“It’s not always that we need to do more, but rather that we need to focus on less.”

**S**ounds absurd, right?

To your surprise, you read it right! Less is more, is the new perspective to incline towards nowadays.

Imagine making a to-do list and completing it the same day, simultaneously knowing that you were at the peak of your creativity, this is the day when you know you are most creative and productive.

People usually look out for correct formulas to become productive with a snap of the fingers, but it cannot be possible as a specific formula for productivity doesn’t exist.

There is no exact set of words to describe what actually is the procedure of productivity or how it can be achieved. Every individual may have a different definition of productivity or a different perception of the same.

But there are a certain set of tips that may help you sort out such productivity concerns. Let’s see what these go-to tips are-

## How to Improve Your Productivity?

Most of the time, all we want to know is how to increase productivity and how to improve our workflow, but during that moment we kind of forget the time management strategies and how important they are in this procedure of being productive.

Researchers in the past have noticed that productivity can be cultivated through meaningful elements of a larger goal, better mental energy, a sense of motivation, and alertness.

With this in mind, let’s find out some best tips & tricks to help improve your productivity starting today!

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Although it’s no rocket science, by any stretch of the imagination it does require some effective points to make the most of your day and achieve a sense of accomplishment.

Let’s get going then-

### - Eat a frog!

It means, whenever you’re feeling best, do your most demanding task at that time.

All the productivity experts advise you to do all your tasks right in the morning that are creatively demanding and require your utmost focus. Doesn’t matter what that is, if it makes you feel better for a day, do that right in the morning.

### - Prepare a to-do list!

As ignorable and small as this task it may sound to be, it is more important than any other process out there.

They are the most invaluable productivity aids, whether daily or weekly or monthly, always plan ahead to feel more in control of yourself. It will not only be helpful for your own clarity, but will also add value and effectiveness to your schedule.

### - Be Proactive, Not reactive!

Being reactive — which is an element of revealing [emotions at workplace](https://habilelabs.io/blog/emotions-at-workplace-how-to-deal-with-them) — is one of the very essential implications of a human being, but it generally has some faults.

Corporates want you to be proactive. To be the “Doer” and get things done. In short, being proactive is just the same thing but with one big difference — you do the “reacting” ahead of time.

### - Eliminate Distraction!

To be productive, you need to shut down your noise and shoo them away.

Eliminate them entirely or give them a specific time, may be X number of minutes, only after you accomplish a major task.

### - Be Optimistic!

It is true when they say — “Happy people are more productive.”

A study of optimism and performance at Maastricht University shows that people who are more optimistic or always expect a good outcome are generally shown to have more bonuses and achieved more in professional life.

### - Record, Reset & Review!

The three R’s- whenever you have any idea, “Record” them down so that they can be stored and revisited whenever necessary.

It is perfectly okay to have “just one of those days”. In that case, remember to take some time alone to reset and recharge yourself. And at last, always review whatever you’ve done.

Process & optimize your productivity by reviewing your work at the end of every week or maybe at the end of every month as you find suitable.

### - Prioritize!

This point is very similar to making a to-do list, or rather this is more like updating your to-do list by prioritizing what tasks are lengthy enough to demand more attention at first.

You can use [“Eisenhower Box”](https://asana.com/resources/eisenhower-matrix) to divide your tasks into four different possibilities. According to his decision matrix, there are four ways in which you can organize your tasks, which are:

- Urgent & Important: Tasks you’ll do immediately
- Important but not Urgent: Tasks you will do later
- Urgent but not important: Tasks that you’ll delegate to someone else
- Neither urgent nor important: Tasks that you’ll eliminate

Dwight Eisenhower’s this decision matrix will help you organize your tasks in a better manner.

### - Minimize Distractions, but Take Breaks!

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To give a rise in productivity, it is essential to minimize as many distractions as you can.

All those things that cause interruptions produce a change in work pattern & a drop in productivity. But as important as it is to minimize distractions, it is very important to take breaks in order to achieve your potential because even small breaks can boost up your efficiency.

It keeps you stay focused & motivated, and a productive break should leave you feeling refreshed and ready to return to your desk with a renewed focus.

However, the longer you choose to break for, making sure to use the time for something different.

### - Stop Striving for perfection!

The race to perfection is the fastest route to unhappiness.

Perfection is an illusion, it doesn’t have any specific set of definitions for everyone, so it can differ for everyone and hence you can exempt yourself from this race to increase your productivity.

Instead of striving for perfection, focus on completing the task first to the best of your ability.

### - Reward yourself!

As a firm believer in acknowledging every little effort and celebrating achievements, we feel that every time you complete a task, reward yourself with a little something to boost your motivation.

It’ll help you in completing all your commitments with extra enthusiasm.

## Bottom Line

All in all — It is very easy to take up a task, but what’s more important is to be productive and creative enough to complete that task in the most optimum manner.

>Always remember, “Productivity isn’t about being a workhorse. It is all about priorities, planning, and protecting your time.”

Thanks for reading the blog! Share your views through claps and comments 😊

Mastering the essence of “Productivity”

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**H**ey Developers!

I am a React Native Developer and received one project with two different applications, having similar business logics and UI designs. And then I realized, there will be some duplicate or redundant code in both applications, and as a developer, we should follow DRY (Don’t Repeat Yourself) principle.

That’s why, I started looking for an architecture to avoid duplicate code across the projects. And then I came across one of the most popular options to do so — MONOREPO.

In this article, You will see how you can use multiple applications with [React Native](https://www.habilelabs.io/blog/develop-a-responsive-layout-of-mobile-app-with-react-native) in one Monorepo-

## What is Monorepo ?


Firstly, let’s understand the term **Monorepo** -

>Simply said, it is a repository that contains code for many projects and packages.

Monorepo allows you to have multiple projects share common dependencies instead of installing the dependencies for each of them, while simplifying code sharing between projects, allowing you to import code from one package to another and Redux logic.

Great! Now that we got the concept straight, let’s start implementation using [Nx](https://nx.dev/).


## Steps to Create A Mono-repo Project


Nx is a smart, fast and extensible build system with first class monorepo support and powerful integrations.

Now, let’s make the project structure —

### 👉 Create a Nx workspace-


```
npx create-nx-workspace <your_app_name> --preset=react-native
nx generate application <your_app_name>
```

This should generate <your_app> folder under apps.

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Now you can install the starter project of Nx React Native. If you run:

- _nx run-android <your-app-name>_, it should launch the app in the Android simulator.
- _nx run-ios <your-app-name>_, it should launch the app in the iOS simulator.


#### For server start, you can run:

- _nx start <your-app-name>_, it will start the server for the particular app.

### 👉 Create a Common Library


To create a common library, where you keep common code/logics for both the applications:

This should generate <your_lib> folder under libs.

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### 👉 Create a Common Component for both apps


There can be some common components as well that are used across both React Native apps.


```
nx generate component <your-component-name> --project=ui --export
```

This generates the folder <your-component-name> under ui/src/lib.

Now you can write your common UI code in the above component and use this component in both the application in app.js.

When you run nx run-ios <your-app-name> and nx run-android <your-app-name>, you should see something like this:

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## Conclusion


Congratulations! You have created React Native mobile apps. 🎉🎉

Nx + React Native is a powerful tool that allows you to have multiple mobile applications code in the same repo with shared business logic.

For Source code, you can check the [Github repo](https://github.com/habilelabs/react-native-nx-monorepo-boilerplate).

Happy Coding!😊

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Being a developer is not really a healthy profession, as there’s a large possibility of developing certain health problems, i.e. harms caused by staying in the constant vicinity of a computer or laptop in the long run.

The lifestyle and behavioral conditions of software engineers are often stressful. They consider themselves ‘machines’.

Oh yes, they are more concerned about plugging in by writing one line of code instead of their health. Most developers don’t prioritize their health because of the maximum amount they must devote to their (according to the work load they have or the notion they may have created themselves).

As working professionals, it is worth noting that a person’s physical health is just as important as mental well-being.

This is why, we are bringing in few amazing and quick healthy lifestyle tips that you simply should follow as a Software Developer- 👇

## Take Care of your Posture!🧘

Back and neck pain is the biggest and most common problem for software engineers, not because they keep you sitting for long period of your time, but because the majority are not aware of the correct posture that they must sit or stand or lie down in.

Correct posture will prevent the muscles from bending down. Therefore, an upright posture must be maintained so all the joints and bones are aligned, and also the muscles can work.

To maintain a perfect posture, sit well at a 90-degree angle, adjust the pecs, and straighten the maximum amount as you’ll be able to.

Keep your back against the chair and your feet on the bottom. It prevents the burden from bending over the highest by providing structured support behind it.

If you’re running an IT company, then you must organize a seminar for your offshore software team to ensure that they remain healthy.

## Observe Regularly and Eat Healthy!🥗

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Neck and back problems are quite common among software engineers. Regular workouts keep you healthy, productive, and in shape throughout your life.

Therefore, it is vital to adopt a half-hour of workout routine — whether it’s light walking, running, dancing or swimming. An honest and dedicated exercise regimen keeps your body fit, improves your health and causes you to be more mentally flexible, which improves your productivity within the workplace.

It is more important to own a healthy diet together with regular exercise. Try these-

- Include green leafy vegetables in your diet as they require a trendy source of protein, iron and calcium.
- Eat smaller portions of high-calorie dishes and include fruits in your daily diet.
- Confirm that your body gets the desired amount of protein every day.


A healthy diet keeps your body at its peak, leading to a healthy brain, which ultimately improves the productivity of an obsessed development team.

## Decrease Caffeine Intake!☕


As a coder, your job become tiring after a while, you may be exhausted and ought to use caffeinated drinks to stimulate you.

Caffeine could also be a natural stimulant often found in coffee, tea, and energy drinks. It acts as a stimulus to the brain and central nervous system, helping you stay alert and relieve fatigue.

Caffeine makes direct contact with the central system and locks in important places that require to be received and perform through your neurochemical signals to detect.

Those who regularly consume caffeine often become obsessed with it. And it’s often so bad that nothing else than the caffeine will work to spice you up, and when someone can’t get enough of the caffeine, he or she’s going to be unable to detect it.

Therefore, try and reduce your caffeine intake gradually and switch to java, herbal tea, or caffeine-free soda.

## Get Enough Sleep!😴

A proper night’s rest is simply as important as daily workouts and a healthy diet. If you sleep less, your hormones and your brain functions will have a negative effect. Lack of lodge for an extended period of your time encompasses a devastating effect on your ability to think.

If you’re not getting enough sleep, you’ll feel lethargic during the day. You will be unable to think about simple tasks, and everything around you is bound to get you irritated.

Therefore, it is necessary to sleep for minimum of 7 to 8 hours, so you remain more creative during your work. A night of proper sleep will recharge your energy and de-stress you and help you stay rejuvenated.

Try to avoid work or screen time for 2 hours before visiting bed, and persist with a regular bedtime and wake-up times.

## Keep Yourself Hydrated!💧

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Fluid is extremely important for survival. Water is often a key element in staying hydrated, which helps to flush out our waste products and toxins.

Yet, there are many people who undergo a lifetime of dehydration which results in fatigue, low energy and headaches.

There you would like to drink enough water, a minimum of 2–3 bottles of water during working hours, as it helps your body detoxify unhealthy food and caffeine.

It is best to drink hot or plight. Hot water purifies your body and helps suppress unwanted qualities still.

## Safety Rules to Protect Your Eyes!

Most _[software developers](https://www.habilelabs.io/blog/soft-skills-an-important-aspect-of-a-developers-life)_ face the matter of eye strain as they stare at the PC screen throughout the day and sometimes even the full night. You will be able to apply the “20–20–20 rule” as prescribed by medical professionals to forestall focusing fatigue and eye blockage.

The rule of thumb is this: Every 20 minutes, for 20 seconds, study something 20 feet away.

You can increase the interval and duration for better results. The opposite needs to look outside the window. The Ruler 20–20–20 device will help to relax the ocular muscles. It will also prevent headaches, watery eyes, blurred vision and eye pain.

Also, you must share these tips with your [software development](https://www.habilelabs.io/web-development) team.

## Summary


If you follow the above-mentioned rules regularly and be consistent throughout, then you can keep your mind and body in good shape, and you can get the proper benefits of the bliss of a healthy well-being, as you all know that “Health is Wealth.”

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**E**very start-up is the manifestation of an idea within an unknown territory, under uncertain circumstances and having no idea about how the innovation would be received by the target users.




It is highly risky as the company invests a lot of money, time, and resources to build a product, and if it turns out to be a failure, can cripple the company.




Lean development idea focuses on to avoid getting failed and even if failed, it would be cheap and won’t be a drastic failure.




For over a decade, [agile methodology](https://habilelabs.io/blog/agile-working-how-to-enable-business-agility) has been ruling the entrepreneur’s community. It is based on iterative development and has greater flexibility to adapt and respond to change. It executes and delivers a large project in several small segments instead of delivering the entire project at the end.



What’s interesting here is that the lean approach practices agility, which makes it even more favorable to adopt for the growing companies.

Let’s understand the concept of Lean software development at length-



## Overview about Lean Software Development



_Wikipedia defines lean methodology as_ ‘ a process for developing businesses and products that aims to shorten product development cycles and rapidly discover if a proposed business model is viable’.




Lean startup methodology has been inspired by the term lean manufacturing, which was first used back in the 1930s by Toyota. Later on, Eric Ries reintroduced the Lean methodology as the new business model.



## How Lean Software Development Works?



As we know, the usual formula to build a new product includes — Analyzing the idea, laying off a strategic plan, gathering team and resources, implementing at the product development, testing for any bugs and finally, deploying in the market.




This is a straight-forward approach, you have an idea, and you start working on it with the available resources. But it involves too much risk!




The lean idea, on the other hand, follows a “build-measure-learn” feedback cycle. The approach is -



- Turning the idea into a product
- See how customers react to it
- And, learn whether to turn from it or preserve it.



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Many companies focus upon delivering what they think the customer wants. They invest months, even years, to build that product without ever revealing a hint about it to the potential user base during the production time.

Therefore, they never get the chance to have real insights about the product from those for whom they were creating it in the first place. This approach is, however, not fruitful and costs them a fortune and failure.



In contrary, lean development, tests the vision at each step and releases a minimum viable product (MVP) to see how their customer responds to it and tailor it further as per the customer’s feedback and specific requirements.



There’s also a slight probability that the product will not be in demand anymore and in that case, the company will re-analyze its hypothesis about the product and pivot the course in favor of the market relevance. It immensely reduces the possibility of potential failure in the outcome.



## How Lean Software Development Benefits Start-ups?




The lean methodology can make the **_[software development](https://www.habilelabs.io/web-development)_** lifecycle a lot more flexible, cost-friendly, and effective. Let’s see how it benefits the start-ups-



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### ✔ Failing Fast & Cheap!



The lean approach eliminates uncertainty as it is based on in-depth research and a tailored management process.



Furthermore, it focuses on continuous testing of the product so that if the product does not engage the users as per the pre-assumption at any stage of the development process, the product fails.




But the click here is that it fails cheaper and faster without leaving the startup to deal with significant losses. This lower rate of failure can be of crucial economic importance for startup companies.

### ✔ Fewer Risks Involved!



The lower failure rate profoundly reduces the startup risks. The lean approach helps startups to actually create a product based on customer’s needs and wants, that too in 
a far cheaper and more effective manner.



While well-established companies are increasingly laying off jobs, it is only imperative that the new innovative economy of startups will foster hiring of more workers.



Evolving and innovating as per the customers’ demands at any time is what today’s technology-driven marketplace needs. Any idea that would be a breakthrough in the market a few months ago might not be relevant anymore.



Lean enables the startup companies to pivot from their ideas at the last moment and adapt as per the market relevance.



### ✔ Greater Flexibility!



Evolving and innovating as per the customers’ demands at any time is what today’s technology-driven marketplace needs. Any idea that would be a breakthrough in the market a few months ago might not be relevant anymore.



Lean enables the startup companies to pivot from their ideas at the last moment and adapt as per the market relevance.



### ✔ Streamlined Production!


Delivering fast and cheap is the forte of lean methodology. The lean process reduces waste.



It cuts out unnecessary steps and processes that don’t add value to the software development process and thereby streamline the production.



### ✔ Faster and Improved Results!



Lean development is based on the idea of ‘testing while developing’ and facilitated repeated testing of the product to determine its viability in the market and revise the strategy as per the current scenario.



The product thus created is highly improved, meets customer’s expectations, and helps the company to be recognized in the marketplace.

## Wrap Up



>Lean idea tests the vision at each step and releases a minimum viable product (MVP) to see how their customer responds to it and tailor it further as per the customer’s feedback and specific requirements.




In short, the Lean approach follows the quote — “release often, fail fast, and adopt faster”. It renders entrepreneurs the ability to re-evaluate and re-consider their previous assumptions based on real-time learning, which enable them to control their business on their terms.




The lean approach is favorable over _[agile model](https://www.habilelabs.io/agile)_ as it doesn’t waste invaluable time in delivering the predefined product (which might fail in the market) instead, it learns at every step and delivers what’s required in the end.

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**C**ompanies are investing heavily, these days, in cutting-edge finance technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) and Wear OS to manage their commercial operations and procedures. IoT is increasingly becoming an indispensable part of every sector. A pillar of digitalization is what it is called now!




In this blog, we will see how IoT and wearables are changing the business forefront for **_[Fintech](https://www.habilelabs.io/industries/fintech)_**. Let us first understand the basic terms IoT, Wearables and Fin-tech in brief.

## Basic Overview



Let’s understand the terms -



### - IoT (Internet of Things)



The basic concept behind IoT is to exchange information among things using the internet without any human intervention. The idea is quite captivating and has the potential to shape and transform the future.




Therefore, it is only imperative that within a decade or so, IoT (in integration with AI) will take over most of the human work and will replace it with robots or automated solutions.



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While IoT has rapidly broadened its spectrum over the years, it has mapped out every sector, and fintech is no exception.




### - Wearables



Wearables or Wear OS, define a category of electronic gadgets that are worn as accessories, implanted in the human body, or can be embedded in clothes so that they can detect and analyze the body’s activities and show the output on its dial.




These devices that exchange information through the internet without needing any human intervention are a perfect example of the ‘Internet of Things’.




### - FinTech




FinTech is the abbreviated term for ‘Finance Technology’. The fintech sector deals with the integration of cutting-edge technologies in various commercial and financial verticals.

## Impact of IoT and Wearables over Fintech Industry



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We already know that the fintech industry facilitates the collection, transfer, and analysis of a huge sum of data for credit risk assessment.




**_[IoT and wearables](https://www.habilelabs.io/iot)_** offer a wide range of applications and smart solutions to the firms dealing in Fin-Tech that enhance payment security, user authenticity, smooth payments, customer care services, etc.



Let’s see what IoT has to offer-



### - Customer Data Collection!



As IoT connects things and people together and collects user data through the things.




**_[IoT solutions](https://habilelabs.io/blog/this-is-why-you-should-choose-react-js-for-iot-applications)_** help in collecting productive data of the top-list customers from the user network via intelligent sensors and advanced monitoring systems. This data is then analyzed and monitored in real-time for business insights and to create new opportunities.




Although IoT products are highly expensive, fintech companies are investing in them to bring the future to the present.

### - Quick Payments!



Smart IoT devices and wearables can also enable a cashless payment transaction, anytime and anywhere. This technique is rapidly becoming the forefront of the digital payment model, replacing the conventional means such as cash withdrawal, debit/credit card payment, etc.




It allows the customers to make an authorized transaction practically from any smart device, such as a wearable, Alexa AI, a car-assistant voice over, smart fridge, etc., without needing a third-party app. The use cases of this revolutionary approach are boundless.




Though the payment through smartphones has now become very common but asking Alexa to make a payment without needing the user to lift a finger or the voice assistant in your car books you a hotel room and making payment without your prior instruction, is another level.



## - Next-level Security



Cybersecurity has been a greater concern for the fintech industry, as a minor attack can cause significant damage to the company.




However, the integration of IoT in cybersecurity solutions has changed the entire picture and has shown a pathway leading to better security by using special sensors to gather data about potential suspects and frauds and alerting the concerned entities instantly about any suspicious activity.





The IoT sensors also keep tabs on every individual of the organization and send instant alerts whenever an unauthorized person tries to access the system.

### - Enhanced Customer Services



Users are always seeking swift customer care services round the clock regarding any concerns about transactions. IoT-driven approach evolves the conventional methods and transforms them into ‘smart’ ones, enabling flexible and faster customer support.




The Fin-tech companies are using this model to replace their customer service model with a centralized and automated platform integrated with progressive technologies like IoT, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence.




The finance and bank institutions are also leveraging smart-bacon technology to scan user devices to check their proximity and contact them.



## Bottom Line



In a nutshell, we are in the age where we witness the coming of a new era, one with digital transformation happening all around the world. Brace yourselves as we will be seeing the lasting impressions of the cutting-edge technologies at every step.
Thanks for reading! Hope you liked the blog, and it gave you something new to learn. 

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**Goal Setting’** is one of the most important steps when it’s coming to accessing one’s progress, and it is such an explicit process, yet a lot of people are intimidated by the very thought of setting up goals.



It’s like having a [New Year’s resolution](https://habilelabs.io/blog/new-years-resolutions-to-advance-your-career) for some people when it comes to goal setting, per se, you have it for a moment, and then it gets swayed in no time.



Whereas for some people, goal setting is an endless loop where they get stuck and fail to come out of.



Now, you may be wondering as to why is goal setting so intimidating, when it is actually a “necessity” for every individual and if it is that important then how can one set the perfect goals for themselves.

Let’s understand why goal setting is a pain in the nerves for the majority around-



## Why Setting Your Goals is Difficult?



There are many factors aiding to make it difficult for you to stick to your goals, for instance-



### 👉 Lack of focus



Could Arjuna hit the eye of the fish in Mahabharata, had there been no focus? NO, right? No matter how simple or complicated a task may be, focus is the key to achieving your goals or reaching the end point of anything.



You may be thinking as to what to do when there’s lack of focus or difficulty in building that focus? Fortunately, there is a solution to this as well.



Every time you feel that you are lacking the required focus, take a break at first, divert yourself for a bit from that particular task, introspect why you started on something and then get back on that task after the required break.



Try this out and see better results each time!



### 👉 Fear of Failure



Who doesn’t have the fear of failure within? Unfortunately, the answer to this is — almost all of us!



Failure not only breaks one’s confidence, but it also brings one down on their self-esteem and the ability to get up and get going once again.



Well, this is natural and this is a fact indeed — ‘We all are going to face failures or setbacks once or the other time in life and there’s no escape to this’. Harsh? But this is reality.



The earlier we accept it, the stronger we become. Let’s accept that there may be ups and downs in life and in anything that we do, but let’s make it a point that that fear of failure is not stopping us from trying our best.

### 👉 Commitment issues



Developing an action plan may sound very easy and may also seem like a simple task to many, but, the real challenge is adhering to those action plans that you created for yourself and sticking onto it.



Being committed when you start your journey to staying committed until you reach your end goal is a bridge that most people fail to cross successfully.



Now, since merging this gap is a **_[major challenge](https://www.habilelabs.io/blog/major-hiring-challenges-in-tech-recruitment)_** for so many out there, how do you actually bridge this gap? The only way out is staying focused and working with sheer dedication.



There may be endless distractions coming your way, but your ideal aim should be sticking to your plan and not letting anything divert your mind ‘midway’.



### 👉 Lack of knowledge



So many people do not even know what goal setting means? As weird and strange as it may sound, but it is for real.




There are so many researches and surveys out there which reveal how majority does not even know the process of goal setting, why it is essential, what are the fruits of goal setting and so on!




There’s so much power that Goal Setting has, and the outcomes are also huge, which raises the question of lack of knowledge and awareness about this, even more.




If there’s anyone out there who is not aware about goal setting, we hope this blog provides an insight into the same.

### 👉 Low self-esteem and confidence



One of the most important reasons why people escape the whole goal setting process — ‘Lack of self-esteem and self-confidence’.



Many a time, the process raises questions like — ‘What if we fail to achieve the goals?’, ‘What if we did not set the right goals?’, ‘What if we end up disappointing others who know about the goals?’ And so many more questions like these.



Questioning and doubting yourself is what leads to breaking on your own confidence. _‘WHAT IF’_ — These two words have spread more negativity than anything else.



Next time when there is a what if in your mind, try considering ‘ WHY NOT?’. Why not giving it a try? Why not pushing harder to achieve goals? And, most importantly, why not focus on walking a path and not worrying about the view in the end?



Now, as you have read out on the many reasons why goal setting can be such a pain, let’s also understand that there are ’n’ number of ways in which these points can be addressed, and you can also set up the most appropriate and correct goals for yourself.



## How to Set Your Goals?



How to get what you want? The first step to that is setting your goals. Here are top 5 ways in which you can set your goals right (thank us later!)-


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### ✔ Brainstorming



Stumped about where and how to start? Flooded with ideas and thoughts that could be your possible goals? Well, the only solution to this would be _“BRAINSTORMING”_!




When you find yourself lost, and you are unable to figure out what goals you should list for yourself, start **_[brainstorming](https://www.habilelabs.io/blog/empowering-your-right-side-brain-increasing-creativity)_** in order to entangle yourself from all those haywire thoughts.




You may start with a clean slate and chalk out all the thoughts that come across your mind. Do not limit yourself when it comes to brainstorming because the more thoroughly you do it, the better your outcome turns out to be.



### ✔ Follow the SMARTER goal model



Once you’ve done sufficient brainstorming and narrowed down to your goals, the next step would be to check if those goals meet the SMARTER criteria-



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- **S —** Check out if your goals are specific or just too broad in general. The more specific our goals are, the easier it would be to work towards achieving those goals.
- **M —** If your goals are not measurable then you would never be able to identify if you are moving in the right direction or per se, you will never be able to determine your progress.
- **A —** Remember — your goals should be achievable, always! Setting up high or tough goals that may or may not be achieved could actually bring down anyone’s confidence, especially if you are setting goals for the first time.
- **T —** There is no point of having open-ended goals with absolutely no timeline. How would you know till when you are supposed to work on your goals? How would you know if you are at the right speed or not? Setting up a timeline will not only keep the goal clear, but also help you speed up or slow down as per the need.
- **E —** Once your goals are in place and you have started acting on achieving those goals, evaluating the same would be the next step. Until and unless, you do not evaluate your progress, you would not be able to know how far or close you are to the target and if you are doing it all right.
- **R —** Who doesn’t like to be rewarded? Oh well, everyone does. Set some rewards in place while you are progressing towards your goals. This will not only boost your confidence, but also give you that extra push to perform even better.

### ✔ Pen down your goals!



Merely deciding your goals in your head, wouldn’t really be of help unless otherwise penned down.



Why do our teachers or speakers or guides suggest that write down all that you think of or plan or wish to accomplish?



It is because when you pen down everything, you have a clearer vision in front of you, and you know that you are accountable to work towards performing every task.



Not only will this provide a clear and concrete metrics of your progress, but it would surely help in keeping you focused and determined too.



### ✔ Focus on the journey, not the destination!



Whilst you move towards achieving your goals, the entire focus should actually be on how you are taking each step ahead, what you need to do to achieve those goals, rather than merely focusing on the end point.



There may be hurdles in between, not so favorable situations too, but keeping yourself focused on the journey will enhance your chances of achieving those goals quicker and better.



There is a saying “Journey is more beautiful than the destination”. Well, it is applicable here too.



With all the learnings and experiences that you would be gathering whilst moving towards your goals, the journey would surely be worth everything.

### ✔ Check-in your goals frequently!



Regular check-ins are extremely useful as they help you in identifying whether you are moving in the right direction, whether you need to further bifurcate your goals and make it simpler, whether you have sufficient time in hand to achieve your goals and whether you need to revisit your goals and make any changes there.




It is not necessary that you have check-ins every day, you may keep it to weekly or bi-weekly or monthly as per your needs.




## Wrap Up



The process of goal setting makes you work more efficiently and builds in a lot of patience and confidence within. Adding that extra fuel to get you going is what GOAL SETTING does.

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The Ultimate Guide to Goal Setting!

**M**odern methods of planning and evaluating growth have touched different heights. Amending new policies, new culture, and new ideas cannot take your firm to the desired place if your business is not agile. This is where agility comes to play its role!



Business agility enables you to adopt new technologies, and variations quite fast, without facing any kind of loss to the firm.



It is something that will help your firm to have knowledge about what is needed and why it is needed.



This difference of what and why is quite necessary to be known, as this is the only part that makes your organization different from others.



If we see the fact, then the agile way of working has become a key determinant for the existence of any business firm.



Agility makes a firm flexible, efficient, and one on which the customers can easily rely.

## What is Agility and Why it’s Necessary?



The agile way of working is nothing but a protocol, process, or a way in which an organization can move!


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Beyond the conventional approach, **_[agile methods](https://www.habilelabs.io/blog/agile-methodology-for-the-development-of-mobile-apps)_** render greater leverage to organizations to adapt quickly to the rapidly changing market landscape and customer requirements needs of the market and customer while playing safe with the ‘fail-fast’ approach.



Improved quality, happy customers, a prudent team, and reduced market risks are rather a few said benefits that agile environment offers to the concerned enterprises and business entities.



Besides, the greater advantages lie in the numerous possibilities and capabilities that agility renders to help companies attain a flexible and scalable business ecosystem.



Not making your business agile can really give you a tough time while competing with your competitors, as customers are always looking for faster and better products.



These changing demands of customers clearly state that your company has to be upgrading and delivering on a continual growth path. Think up to mark, implement fast, and follow a particular roadmap can definitely set a pathway towards agility and ultimately makes your business agile.

Each business is having its own boundaries and efficiencies, but these three stones are the foundation of every business-



### 1. Adaptability



It is the first stone of business agility. Your business should have the capacity to modify and adapt new strategies in changing situations in the fastest possible time.



Violating the market rules and conditions can never be an option, so working at a breakneck speed to modify the **_[product and services](https://www.habilelabs.io/agile)_** according to the market is the only option an organization has.



That’s the reason a rigid structure cannot be able to adapt to the rapid changes according to turbulent circumstances, but an agile work environment can definitely do so.


### 2. Customer-Eccentric


The primary focus of business agility is only one, i.e., how it’s benefitting the customer.



Making profit a motive is necessary, but that profit should never be there at the expense of the customers because ultimately it will harm your firm only.



Continuous change according to the customer’s needs even during challenging times is what business agility works on.



### 3. Cross-Functional Association



When people of different mindsets and different work-style work together on a common goal, then this association is always proved to be fruitful.



Agile working always promotes this association because success lies there where everyone is on the same page.

## Importance of Business Agility


Business agility has its own advantages and benefits. Let’s have a look at why it is that much important for any firm -



### - A new era of management!



When agile working methods are implemented in your firm, then the chances to have more ideas are quite higher than compared to other methodologies.



One more thing, handling a particular process or project with agility can never make your organization agile. To have an agile workplace, you need to set a top-to-bottom business agility mindset.



>What matters is the age of the decision-makers, especially when management joins in the agile way of thinking, rather than the impact.



Definitely, the ideas which are carried by young youth are appreciable, but the experienced person will always come up with a solution that follows the protocol too.



### - Customer is the focal point!



The main goal which every organization is just to deliver what customer demands.



To achieve what they want it is quite necessary to put efforts into the target market because if you know customer persona then the business value will become easy.



Where to start is always been a question, but when it comes to customers then understanding them through sales and analytical data is always a good start. Map the journey of your customers to understand their needs and experience with your firm.


### - Productivity and quality!



How you do, what you think, and why you implemented an idea in that way will never matter to any customer, but the quality of that particular product will definitely matter.



Quality is something which is directly proportional to productivity of your firm. Apart from these, there are more advantages of business agility like a happier workforce, minimal cost, etc.

We know it is important, but the question remains the same how we can achieve that. Here’s your answer -



## A Roadmap to Achieve Business Agility-



There are barriers in every path that can discourage your firm in such a way that it becomes really hard to attain a sustainable and agile state.


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The most common reason for this is the complexity of your current environment, which includes structure, hierarchy, standards, and yes, most important norms of your organization.



A few barriers which should never be there in your organization are:



- **Complex environment:** One can reach out to anyone in the firm should be the protocol to reduce the hierarchy which goes in your organization and creates hurdles to implementing an idea.
- **Cultural or political barrier:** There should neither be any religious discrimination in the firm nor any political rules or things that should occur because it will affect your organization’s productivity.
- **No financial commitments:** Fake beliefs always create a hole in your firm. So, try to avoid the fake beliefs related to finance, especially.
- **Outdated apps/tools:** Outdated technology will never match customers’ expectations. So, keep yourself updated to achieve what you desire.



## Bottom Line



Business agility will definitely give you leverage to stand at the front lane of competition in the long term, all while delivering a wondrous experience to you and your customers.



Happy Reading!!

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**P**eople say — “Fill your house with stacks of books, in all the crannies and all the nooks”, but do they ever read them in a way that it gets implemented right after?



Books are a medium of expansion that will change your mind and also the way you live.



They not only help you in getting a new and unique perspective, but also help you grow mentally and emotionally. They impart such crucial life lessons by improving your memory and sharpening your ingenuity at the same time.



One of the great reasons that signify the importance of books in our life is that they are one of the most important parts of our lives and constantly inspires us to become the best versions of ourselves.



They enrich our minds with knowledge and help us in overcoming our failures whilst shaping our minds in the go.



Another important exposure to understand the importance of books in our life is that books are one of the most creative art forms.

In this blog, we are going to introduce to some of the best books of all time -



## 10 Must-Read Books of All Time-


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Every page that we read has the power to transpose us into a different world filled with several amazing characters.




Books can increase the power of our imagination and how we see the world around us, and can act as a gate that opens a door to a dream world, far from the harsh realities of real life.




Understanding the situations of the characters of a book and how they overcome difficult times and challenges gives you courage and confidence to deal with your problems.




Reasons reflecting on the importance of books in our life is that reading book comes with a wide range of mental and physical benefits.




Reading can expand your vocabulary and communication skills which can help you further to interact better with others, and it also makes you empathetic because when you engage with fictional characters and understand their situations, it leaves a strong impact on your own capacity to empathize with people around.




And as they say — “To get started as a reader, always start with a page”.

To follow this saying, here are the recommendations of TOP TEN BOOKS you can read to get you going and inspire you to become who want to at any cost -



### 1. Emotional Intelligence — Daniel Goleman



>“We have two minds, one that thinks and one that feels.”



This book explores the nature of emotional intelligence and how it impacts every phase of human life.



[Emotional intelligence](https://www.habilelabs.io/blog/emotions-at-workplace-how-to-deal-with-them) is a very important fact of life that often gets ignored, but is a very important part of our lives.




You will learn how emotional intelligence evolves and how it can be boosted, all in a framework alternative to the prevailing cognition-centered approaches to the human mind.




Drawing on groundbreaking brain and behavioral research, Goleman’s book offers new insights for anyone seeking to live up to their abilities or curious about the relationship between success, cognitive abilities, and positive outlook.



### 2. How To Stop Worrying and Start Living — Dale Carnegie




>“Nobody is so miserable as he who longs to be somebody and something other than the person he is in body and mind.”




This is the self-help czar’s somewhat lesser-known treatise on, what else?
Carnegie outlines clearly why worrying is so awful for you and offers tools that you can use to cut it out.




This book is the manifestation of long, hard efforts to quitting it for good.

### 3. Drive — Daniel Pink




>“When the reward is the activity itself-deepening learning, delighting customers, doing one’s best-there are no shortcuts.”



Daniel Pink describes the characteristics of extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, and the counterproductive ways in which businesses today still rely upon external motivators-even when it’s often (and obviously!) counterproductive.




Pink reveals how we can best motivate ourselves and others by understanding intrinsic motivation.



### 4. How Will You Measure Your Life? — C. M. Christensen, J. Allworth & K. Dillon



>“Because if the decisions you make about where you invest your blood, sweat, and tears are not consistent with the person you aspire to be, you’ll never become that person.”



If you’re wondering [how to strike a balance between work and life](https://www.habilelabs.io/blog/work-or-life-are-you-also-juggling-between-the-two) demands, or lately, you’ve been asking yourself just what long-term happiness is made of, this is the book for you.



Christensen touches on everything from motivation and how can you can harness it to picking a career strategy; how to strengthen relationships with loved ones and how to craft a family culture.

### 5. 59 Seconds — Richard Wiseman



>“Happiness doesn’t just flow from success; it causes it.”




This book shows you some self-help improvement hacks, grounded in the science of psychology, which you can use to improve your mindset, happiness, and life in less than a minute.




It shows you how over waiting for something to happen results in actually not achieving it.




So, when you have a brilliant thought, jump right into executing it and skip the brainstorming.



### 6. Activate Your Brain — Scott G. Halford



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>“Understand your brain like the back of your palm.”



Despite all the scientific breakthroughs made in recent decades, we still don’t fully understand the human brain.



Backed by research, helpful examples, and exercises, Activate Your Brain shows you how to use what we know about brains to make the best use of your gray matter, be more mindful, and feel more fulfilled.



By recognizing how the brain works and understanding the actions to help it perform optimally, we actually can change our lives.



Halford’s approach allows us to take full responsibility for ourselves and claim our agency. “Activate Your Brain truly” is a perfect balance between “research, anecdote, and inspiration.”

### 7. Educated — Tara Westover



>“Whoever you become, whatever you make yourself into, that is who you always were.”




An unforgettable memoir about a young girl who kept out of school, leaves her survivalist family and goes on to earn a Ph.D. from Cambridge University.



It is an account of the struggle for self-invention, a tale of fierce family loyalty, and of the grief that comes from severing ties with those closest to you.



With the acute insight that distinguishes all great writers, Westover has crafted a universal coming-of-age story that gets to the heart of what an education is and what it offers: the perspective to see one’s life through new eyes, and the will to change it.



### 8. We Should All Be Feminists — Chimamanda N. Adichie



>“Masculinity is a hard, small cage, and we put boys inside this cage.”



In this personal, eloquently-argued essay, Adichie offers readers a unique definition of feminism for the twenty-first century, one rooted in inclusion and awareness.



The author discusses how the word “feminism” is misunderstood by many people. The next time you hear someone criticizing a woman, imagine if they were saying the same thing about a man.



If it feels like it could lead to a conversation that’s productive and healthy, ask them what they think.



Through personal experience of gender inequality norms and biases, along with a roadmap for moving beyond them, she makes an impassioned case for why everyone should be feminist.


### 9. To Kill a Mockingbird — Harper Lee



>“The one thing that doesn’t abide by majority rule is a person’s conscience.”




This book upends the quiet solitude of a segregated southern town with a story of innocence and virtue, bigotry and hate, love and forgiveness.




To kill s Mockingbird continues to spark discussions of race in classrooms and libraries across the country.

### 10. Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret — Judy Blume



>“God, are you hearing? I want to be like everyone else.”



Awkward and inelegant as they may be, sixth-grader Margaret’s questions and quests lead her to greater understanding and self-appreciation.



The book will make you cringe as you recall your own experiences and desires to throw off the chains of childhood while budding into young adulthood. It’s a coming-of-age story that sparked dozens after it, but isn’t the original always the best?



A transitional book that not only shows pre-teen years, but also how religious beliefs affect young minds.



A book to have when you want to go on a trip of nostalgia, and also when you want to self-appreciate yourself for coming out of things that were too cringy for you.



## Summary



Although there are a lot of other books that can add up to this list, these are some of those books that will always be on the priority of any individual’s “Motivation List”.



And as Charles W. Eliot said — “Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselor’s, and the most patient of teachers.”




Happy Reading!! 😊🙌

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“To read is to voyage through time”

Top 10 Books to Get You Going!

**J**ust like macOS and Windows, Linux is also an operating system that was previously used by servers but now as it is much upgraded by the developers it is also used by most of the developers.



Are you a developer and still confused why Linux is better?




Well, this blog will surely address all your queries and provide you with the answers that you’ve been looking for!




Linux provides several options to the developers which make it easy for them to use and even degrades their issues and complexity.




Even short research proves that usage of Linux is increased at a very good pace in a few years and the reason for this is its features.

Best of all, it has proved itself to be a great choice of the operating system, especially for **_[developers](https://www.habilelabs.io/blog/soft-skills-an-important-aspect-of-a-developers-life)_**. Let’s see how-



## Why Linux is a better OS for developers?



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To have a clear picture, let’s have a look at how Linux is more reliable to use for a developer-



### - Reliable and Secure



Linux is developed with higher security aspects so that the programmers can easily secure their desktop from being affected by malware or any kind of virus attack.



Even if you want to change something in the system design you require permissions from the user logged in as the root, i.e. Linux administrator.

### - Customization options are available



Customization is a sort of modification that an individual prefers to apply either to 
software or other entities attached to the hardware.



Linux provides various customization options to the users so that they can optimize as 
per the complexity of computing environments.



Not only optimization but it also has an option of tweaking the desktop utilities, adding newer fonts and icons, and so on.


### - Open Source



Open-Source means that anyone reviewing the source code may modify, inspect, or 
enhance it without any restrictions on its original rights.




This feature of Linux saves the money of developers as they do not need to buy licenses and various types of software.




It even offers commendable community support through various forums over the Internet which have enabled Q&A sessions that encourage discussions over various topics like kernel, shell, etc.



It also allows users to use various open-source tools such as Wine to allow Windows applications to run.



### - Easy to install




The process of installing Linux on your desktop is quite a straightforward method. The one who does not have any idea of how it can be installed can also find it easy to install and grasp things.




One advantage which it provides is the dual boot option which means you can run Windows and Linux or any other operating system of choice.

### - Automatic Updates



Linux users need not worry about the latest updates and even they can control or manage their updates. It saves the users from frustration they feel by getting any number of update interruptions and rebooting pop-ups.




Even the installation takes very less time as compared to Windows which ultimately saves time for a developer.



### - Ability to write Bash Scripts



Another form of shell scripts incorporated by a variety of commands for executing various tasks in a Linux-based environment.



These tasks may include managing the mailing lists, removing duplicates, or adding accurate formatting whose results other programs can read. Bash scripts understand the behavior and needs of users and map them efficiently on the live terminal of Linux.



This is time-saving as the script is easy to use and finding errors is quite easy at the time of debugging.




There are many more features that make it easy for developers to use and work with Linux that you can easily search through Google.



Moving forward, we’ll see the benefits of Linux in general terms-



## Common Benefits of Linux-



Linux has its own advantages which not only help the developers but it is also useful for the people who want to be in this field and practice coding.



You can have a look at why it is better for beginners too -



- The advantages and power of the terminal are still maintained by Linux as the developers loved to use it and it is also one of the core components.
- Command-line has its own utilities which help a developer to develop things fast, automate and help in doing the repetitive tasks very easily.

## Basic Linux Commands!




Besides these pros, there are many Linux commands that developers really enjoy while using. Some of them are:


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- **Copy Command —** It is a utility command that helps the developers to replicate the file or any directory in the required ecosystem. This ecosystem could be OS Unix, Windows, Mac, or Linux.
- **Head Command —** It is a useful command as it allows users to print the first 10 lines of any file or output of any files.
- **Man Command —** We use it for displaying the whole manual page of a respective command.
- **History Command —** We use it to get the list of old commands that were activated in the same terminal.
- **Rm Command —** We use it to remove or delete files and directories.



Check more simple commands [here](https://www.habilelabs.io/basic-linux-commands-for-beginners/) to make your life easier.



Not only these there are many more commands which really help the developers to grow fast.



So, if you are a developer or a beginner you can start from today only to work with Linux and manage your tasks easily.



Thanks for reading our blog! If you liked it, do let us know as we would really be glad to hear from you.




Happy Coding!!😊🙌

What Makes Linux a Better Choice of Operating System than Windows?

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**Work Ethics** — sounds simple and clear, yet it has the most important role when we talk about workplace culture.



It is something that can help you grow at workplace, all the while strengthening your orientation and mindset.



Work ethics not only increase our productivity, but it also increases our conduct and demeanor at workplace and make it easy for everyone to remain laden with moral language.



It increases **_[productivity](https://www.habilelabs.io/blog/mastering-the-essence-of-productivity)_**, makes your work coated with the best distinctive value and also gives a power structure to your personality.




Concentrating more on work ethic is the new business of life. We should learn how to spend the least amount of energy to get the most benefit, as well as how can we continue keeping the conduct of our workplace should be something that everyone must ponder upon.

Let’s see, what are those habits we should avoid at the workplace -




## Habits That Can Harm Your Image at Workplace-




Looking at the contemporary situation, we were at the comfort of our homes, which resulted in schedule, performance and deportment of our own will. Though it was in our favor to provide some easement in an already chaotic world, but it resulted in twisted living.



Now, as offices have re-opened, we sort of took our comportment easy, which should not happen by the way.


As much important it is to keep yourself up to date with all the profile related work to excel in your professional life, it is also pivotal to keep yourself best at your manners and forms.


Broadly speaking, be it a cabin-cubical work culture or open workspaces, it is always good to behave well in a concerted environment.



To wallow in seamlessly with this practice, it is required to abstain from some habits at workplace-



### - Being Unhygienic!



Looking at the current scenario, it is essential to understand the difference between your workplace and your home. Do not indulge in things that show how much you ill-treat yourself.



Make sure to stay clean, turn up to work in clean clothes, bath daily and present yourself nice. You may not be a cleanliness freak, but this is the least you can do, both as a courtesy to your colleagues and also to yourself.



### - Keeping Your Things Everywhere!



Everyone understands that you might have a lot of documents, stationary, books, files and maybe other significant things too, that you need to store at the office, but always make sure to store them properly and stack them nicely in a corner of your desk.


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If you are provided with any storage space, cupboards, or drawers, make sure to use that space to its fullest. This will not only prevent them from getting exchanged to anyone else, but also will give you a sense of open space.



You might not believe this, but it will have very impressive effects on your productivity as well as the way you think about things.



According to human psychology, the more open space is there in and on your workspace, the better and wider your thinking plane is. It helps you in thinking more open and vast about solutions.

### - Eating at Your Desk!



While it is very uncommon at some places to eat at your own desk, it is very common at the others.



However, according to best practices, you should avoid eating at your desk. Not only from the professional point of view but also dignity wise, it is very unethical to eat at your desk.



Some people might not approach you because of work ethics, but it will surely affect them and as it will not be possible for you to offer everyone.



### - Volunteering all the time!



Going above and beyond the regular call of duty might be a good method to wiggle your way in the good grace of your higher authorities, but it has its own disadvantages.



Every-time you pick up other people’s slack or be available out of your time zone, you’ll risk yourself having others take advantage of, but you’ll stretch yourself too thin which will impact your performance.



It is general to engage in some mild nonwork talks in between, but you should always keep in mind to not bring politics into your conversations.



Not only it degrades the level of your talks, but also conveys wrong messages about your conversational liking.




Politics at the workplace usually leads to heated arguments, discussions which tend to spread hatred, and create an atmosphere of animosity. It can also strain your relationships with your co-workers, resulting in a negative image of yours.

### - Spreading Rumors!



While it is a human tendency to indulge in gossip now and then, you should restrain yourself from doing it at your workplace.



Gossiping and spicing conversations up can lead to the birth of rumors, and that might not be good for you. Under wrong circumstances and misunderstandings, you can end up with serious violations on your hands.



It will not only taint your image, but can also lead to serious restrictive issues.



So, in case you need to blow off some steam about anything that happened to you at your workplace, or you really need to get something out of your system, find someone with an open ear and open mind and always do those conversations outside your workplace.



#### Always remember — WALLS HAVE EARS TOO!



### - Complaining too much!



It is certainly alright to express your displeasure about the work situations, management of things, scenarios being handled once in a while, however, one must exempt getting into a routine of this.



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If you grip at your co-workers on a consistent basis, you should better change your ways.



Nobody likes a complainer, and the more you gossip or say negative about things, the more are the chances of saying something out loud that could get you into trouble.



While it creates a very negative image of you in front of everybody, which they might not say it to your face, they will surely keep it in their mind, it also makes your bond with everybody shabby.

### - Stealing coworker’s food!



This should be something that you should understand without someone saying it to you out loud. Out of all the workplace sins to commit, this can be the most serious one.



Despite being too needy and hungry and no matter what, if there’s a community pantry at your workplace — do not lay eyes on other people’s food. No matter how swamped you are to grab a sandwich, keep your hands off other people’s grub.



### - Saying or doing things people really don’t want to hear or see!


There is something which is known as “Too much information”, which you should always keep in mind at your workplace.



You might be the one who likes to [socialize at work](https://habilelabs.io/blog/socializing-at-workplace-how-to-make-yourself-visible-at-work), but there’s a common sense line you shouldn’t cross, including anything to do with your political leanings, finances, holistic cures for mysterious ailments, in short anything that nobody should hear or see.



### - Making commitments you can’t keep!



The more straightforward and genuine you are, the smoother your career — and your life, for that matter — will go.



Do what you say you’re going to do, do not do commitments that you cannot keep, or you cannot extend. Keep your credibility with yourself.



It will not only save you from last minute hustles, but will also save you from keeping your time management up to date.



## Bottom Line



Doesn’t matter if you are an otherwise star employee, you should always keep aforesaid points in mind to save yourself from further embarrassment and also as they say it is always good to be in your boundaries to get respect and be respected in any form.



Always keep in mind -



>“ The idea of respect is more than just being polite, and good conduct arises out of good doctrine.”

Top 10 habits to abstain from at workplace

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Top 10 habits to abstain from at workplace!

**T**he need for a delivery model changes from company to company and requirement to requirement. While some will be preferring DevOps, others will want to take the next step in DevOps.




When we talk about **_[DevOps](https://www.habilelabs.io/devops)_**, it’s not ending. The reason is that it’s a process and not a destination, it can upgrade, evolve and integrate to advanced levels, but it cannot die.



Even now, when we are discussing the end of DevOps, 80% of the enterprise companies are in the process of adopting DevOps.



Yes, DevOps is evolving to NoOps. But it’s only a new beginning that we can leverage together with DevOps to innovate on a whole new level.




The DevOps engineers and professionals might be concerned about their future due to this new update, but here’s the thing- NoOps isn’t going to end the career for ops professionals, though their role might evolve with the changing IT environment, which is not going to happen anytime soon.

Before we hop on to talk about the impact and role of NoOps, let’s get a quick understanding of the basic terms-



## What is DevOps?




DevOps is one of the methodologies that IT/Software companies use to progress through the software development lifecycle, i.e., from designing to deployment.



Coming to the next part — What it is?


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It’s the abbreviation of two important analogies, i.e., ‘Dev’ for Development and ‘Ops’ for Operations. That said, it’s an operating model where developers and operations teams coordinate and collaborate together to ensure seamless process flow and infrastructure management for easy deployments.



## What is NoOps?




You guessed right, ‘NoOps’ means ‘No Operations’ which means the developer would no longer need to collaborate with the operation team and can work independently.



Although, there will still be ‘operations’, it will not be blended with the development team.



NoOps is based on the concept of minimal manual management to reduce friction among teams.



It automates and abstracts the IT environment from the underlying infrastructure to such levels that would eliminate the need for a dedicated operation team.



It greatly speeds up things for the software developers, as they would not have to cross-function with **_[infrastructure](https://www.habilelabs.io/cloud-infrastructure)_** at every phase anymore to do things.



Simply said, NoOps is the upgraded version of DevOps which automates the deployment, management and monitoring of projects.

## Why this transition from DevOps to NoOps?



As automation is taking over, it’s not shocking to hear about this transition. In fact, it was inevitable.



In the times of Cloud and increased mobility, seamless delivery is the least of worries as the scenario now focuses upon quality, user experience, and scalability.



While the current scenario of digital transformation demands automation and the reduction of manual processes, companies are constantly looking for better alternatives to grow faster and deliver productive results.



The DevOps approach focuses upon collaboration and communication between the development and operation teams to move things to production, but when your prime goal is speed and efficiency, there is just no time for long and discussion and collaboration.



When it comes to highly talented developers, they are quickly working to speed up things but guess what, they also need to confer with the ops team to discuss whether things are going in the right direction, it causes frustration and acts as a roadblock to slow them down.



That’s where comes NoOps — an effective approach that is a perfect solution to gain momentum and move with changing technology and client requirements.



Technically, NoOps is the next step in the evolution of DevOps and not a completely separate delivery model.

## Pros and Cons of NoOps-



NoOps seems to be an idealistic model to follow, but as you know, nothing is perfect, it also has its share of benefits and drawbacks. Let’s have a look- 👇



### Pros-




- Smooth, effective, secure and faster deployments of **_[applications and services](https://www.habilelabs.io/custom-application-development)_** at minimal management cost.
- Better and efficient scaling of infrastructure with managed services.
- Enhanced resilience and agility of organization to adapt with rapidly changing requirements.
- The freed skilled team members can be used for higher-value and critical activities.
- Better flexibility of organizations in terms of resources as they could hire dynamically skilled minds to meet an array of requirements rather than specialists who are limited to specific areas only.



### Cons-



Obviously, the idea of cloudifying and automating the DevOps entirely seems very intriguing, but there are certain unclear cons that must be accounted and addressed.




As [David Linthicum](https://www.infoworld.com/article/3341326/beware-the-siren-song-of-no-ops.html) says in his article, “DevOps is not just about the automation of ops, it’s about people working together to continuously improve software development and operations.”



Furthermore, he says, ‘while the tools are indeed there to automate operations, the idea that you can remove people from this equation completely is pretty absurd, at least in the next five years.’



That said, now let’s see some common cons of NoOps -



- Automating the entire operational infrastructure means companies will be outsourcing their ops department to an external service provider or transferring it to a self-service model. Such automated systems can’t be left on their own, as they are quite prone to errors.
- When it comes to impenetrable security, the complete automation (without human intervention) can cause massive flaws, which is a lot to trust with, and it eventually leads to the requirement of skilled experts.
- Critical processes like testing, network, and configuration need human experts to intervene for greater outcomes.
- And of course, the reduction in the needs of operation professionals will eventually lead to the elimination of such skills from the IT landscape.



Though companies can integrate NoOps within DevOps to compliment the DevOps methodologies and enable automation in the development lifecycle, relying completely on it may not be a wise strategy.

## Conclusion



The idea behind ‘NoOps’ is pretty new and advanced and will take years to get to the forefront of the Software industry if it does.



In addition, NoOps is not a fit-all approach that can benefit every enterprise but is limited to applications working in PaaS (Platform-as-a-Service) environment.



DevOps is the spirit of people and processes learning, improving and growing forever, it cannot die, but we can definitely expect some automation in it due to integration with NoOps.

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In today’s world, technology evolves much faster, and anyone who wants to become a successful website developer must clearly understand that.




For a website to rank higher, one must focus on writing all the code. You must remember that your website optimization will begin with efficient and streamlined coding.




In addition to coding, you, as a developer, will also need to be aware of other important factors for SEO — (Search Engine Optimization).

## What Do We Mean by SEO for Website Developers?



While developing a digital marketing strategy, you cannot leave SEO behind. It involves several methods and tactics that business people use to improve the visibility of their company website on top search engines like Bing, Google, Yahoo, etc.



For website developers, SEO means learning efficient coding for each web page. So, if you want to work with any search engine to get relevant clients to your website, it is necessary to know the fundamentals of SEO.



For this, we have come up with this quick SEO guide for web developers-



## A quick SEO checklist for web developers!



Going through the following SEO checklist for web developers will help you achieve productive results at the end of your campaign.


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## #Understand the Search Process 🔍



First, you must try to understand how search engines actually work. While the exact working principles of the search engines are not available in the public domain, SEO is undoubtedly a key deciding factor.



You must also understand how users interact with Google, Yahoo, or Bing to find solutions to their questions.



Users start their search by entering keywords. Once the results appear on the SERP (search engine results page), they tend to click on the results that come on top. However, if they find a particular page taking too much time to respond, complicated, or not providing their answers, they will immediately leave the site and look for other options.



Therefore, as a developer, it will be crucial to use efficient code to have an impressive loading speed in browsers. Not only that, but the website’s overall design must also be communicating enough for your target audience.



Keep in mind that the website needs to be simple yet catchy.


### - Allow Crawlers to Access to Your Web Pages 🌐



This is one of the essential SEO guidelines for any web developer. It will be good to use a simple architectural design so that the crawlers find it easy to analyze all the pages.



As a developer, you will also have the option to modify your robots.txt file to prevent several engines’ crawling of some pages.

### - Write visitor-friendly URLs 🔗



You must note that URLs will be effective only when they are descriptive, concise, and easily readable. Both users and search engines appreciate this quality, and thus it will be a brilliant idea to make the most out of it.



To write bot-friendly URLs, you can follow the steps below-



- **Add keywords:** If the keywords fit naturally in the URLs, add them without hesitation. However, be careful about using too many keywords. Also, the URL must not belong.
- **Use a single domain and subdomain:** Sometimes, using a subdomain delivers mixed results. So, sticking with a single domain will be a good idea, wherever it is possible.
- **Use hyphens:** If you need to separate words in the URLs, use hyphens instead of spaces.
- **Remove unsafe characters:** Characters like carats, spaces, and tildes can affect your website’s traffic. So, it will be better to avoid them.


### - Know Your Redirects 🔄



You may need to move and shift content on your website, and that is why it is important to know your redirects. While there are several redirect types, the most common two types are 301 and 302 redirects.



- **301 redirects:** You can use this type when you have to move a page to another place or help users go to an original page while removing duplicate content. 301 redirects improve the SEO value on the destination page, which stops individual web pages from competing against each other on search engines. It, in turn, helps a website rank higher on SERPs. 301 redirects are often called ‘temporary redirects’.
- **302 redirects:** If your site’s address is changed or a page becomes unavailable, you have to use this redirect. While the pages do not transfer or retain their SEO value, any previously-earned links can guide visitors to visit your new website. Another name for 302 redirects is ‘permanent redirect’.### - Consider Your Site Tags 🏷️



Site tags will help users and search engines understand the context of your page. So, it will be necessary to know how you can use them effectively.



The two most important tags include title tags and meta description tags. These are nothing but the first lines of contact between a search engine user and your website. They will likely click if they find the tags relevant to their query.



On the other hand, using duplicate tags on multiple pages affects website traffic. The reason is that it makes search engines confused about determining the intended destination page.



For URLs, make sure the tags are as concise as possible. You must use proper keywords, brand mentions, and actionable language so that users and search engines can easily understand what they will see after visiting your website.

### - Make Sure the Page Load Speed Is Fast 🚀



Page loading speed is essential for SEO. Search engines will only send users to your website if the pages load quickly and provide relevant answers to the user queries.



Thus, if another website loads much faster than yours and supplies the required information, you will never get the priority despite having rich information. Having good page load speed will reduce your website’s bounce rates, which will, in turn, help you rank better.


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### - Add a Sitemap 


Even though search engines are made sophisticated, you must remember that search engines do not go through a website as a human being does. You have to provide them with clues about how all the pages of your website are linked to each other. Adding a sitemap will help you fulfil this requirement.



When the site is under indexation, the bots will check every link to find out where the links are taking them to.



Search engines will find it easier to crawl the whole website when you have good internal linking when you have a sitemap. Adding sitemaps prove beneficial when large websites need to be indexed.


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### - Check the robots.txt File 🤖



The job of the robots.txt file is to set rules for how web crawlers should crawl different parts of a website. Even though it is a small code, its impact can be significant.



As a developer, you must check whether a robots.txt file blocks web crawlers from crawling your website because it can be harmful to your SEO.



Sometimes, developers use robots.txt file when they want to stop a page from being crawled. Sometimes, a page expected to get a lot of traffic does not get it. In that case, a rogue robots.txt file can be the main culprit.


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### - Understand and Implement Structured Data 🗃️



Understanding structured data is found to be a little challenging for many SEO people. But, if you successfully get the point right, there is a chance to make immense progress.



As a professional developer, you know very well how to format a page to deliver smooth flow and high readability.



If you can use structured data properly, Google will quickly know exactly what is present on every web page. Not only that, but structured data can also help Google understand what questions your website is answering.

#### Type of Schema we can make for better structuring of data-


- Person Schema Organization
- Organization
- Author (Schema property)
- Reviewed By (Schema property)
- Citations


Learn more about data structuring and Schema [here](https://developers.google.com/search/docs/advanced/structured-data/intro-structured-data)!


### - Create Google Webmaster Tools and Keep Google Analytics on Your Website 📈



Google Analytics and Google webmaster tools are used by a large number of websites to monitor traffic. While other options are always there, tracking programs will do no good if the configurations are incorrect.



If you do not have the code or account on your website, you will miss various SEO aspects and the site traffic in the webmaster.



### - Mobile-Friendly Website Development 📲



About 54.4% of internet users in the world use mobile to access the internet. Thus, building a mobile-friendly website has become more crucial than before-the more mobile-optimtized the website, the more traffic.

### - Staging Site Domain Check ☑️



When the development process is on, a staging site is created to test new code, fix any major issues before the website goes public, and test previous site versions.



A common **_[mistake](https://www.habilelabs.io/blog/mistakes-to-avoid-for-a-successful-project-completion)_** made by most developers is not checking the staging site domain while preparing for the site launch.



But if you run this check, you will be able to remove errors, including images not loading correctly and 404 errors.



### - Correct Common HTML Errors ⌨️



Typical HTML errors can result in the poor rendering of the website on a variety of platforms, eventually leading to poor site speed and user experience. These things will affect your site performance and its ranking on a search engine page result.



Though HTML errors do not directly impact the site’s search engine ranking, there may be an indirect impact, the same as what happens when you do not use W3C valid code.



W3C validation is used to check the code of a website to find out whether it follows the specific formatting standards. If you cannot validate all the web pages according to those standards, you will not receive the desired traffic.



Using better coding techniques also helps search engines understand any site more easily.

### - Site Speed and Server Configurations 🌠



When it comes to site speed and server configurations, it is necessary to take several common issues into account. Server issues lead to multiple bottlenecks, but it will be your responsibility to check which blockages result from the server issues.



One of the common problems is poor site speed, which you can quickly check using Google’s Page Speed Testing Tool. The best thing is that information about most of Google’s page speed and other insights are now available in the Mobile-Friendly Test Tool.



## Summary


The whole process of developing a website can bring a lot of fun and excitement. But it comes with great challenges at the same time. You will be required to deal with plenty of issues in the coming years, and if you are not careful, your website performance is bound to be affected. The best thing to solve the website problems is a comprehensive website audit.



If you follow the **_[website development](https://www.habilelabs.io/web-development)_** steps discussed in this guide, you can take your website to great heights from an SEO viewpoint. Another thing to keep in mind is that the competition has also become more challenging in the SEO field in the last few years.



With the number of mobile internet users increasing every day, mobile-friendly website development and focusing on site speed will be the winning strategy in the coming years.

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