What do you do when your brain is stuck? / myLot

Malaysia

March 24, 2016 7:22am CST

I have been spending quite some time to figure out how to solve a problem in my software project. It seemed to be a simple one, but I just couldn't figure it out. I have researched and tried, but I still failed to do so. I enjoy doing programming, it's fun, but sometimes it can be really challenging and makes me wonder why I want to do the programming job! It's time for me to just close all the programs, turn off the computer, leave the study, and go for a walk. This is what I usually do when I just couldn't figure out how to do, and I need a break. Just leave the workplace, and have a short walk. This usually makes my mind clearer, and I can always think of a solution while I am walking. Glad that the problem has been solved, and now I can proceed to the next module. Yes, programming seems to be fun to me again. What do you do when your brain is stuck or you just don't know what to do? Image credit: pixabay

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Michelle

@infatuatedbby (94909)

• United States

25 Mar 16

When I am stuck ~ I take a break/rest and it'll eventually come to me after (hopefully).

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Lee Ka

@kaka135 (14994)

• Malaysia

31 Mar 16

I always do that as well, but I always keep trying first before I take the break.

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Michelle

@infatuatedbby (94909)

• United States

31 Mar 16

@kaka135 Yes trying first, then take a break and go back at it!

Shiva

@Shiva49 (28394)

• Singapore

24 Mar 16

I allow things to take their course and soon they are hunky dory again. If I am unable to get ahead I just bide my time - siva

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Lee Ka

@kaka135 (14994)

• Malaysia

31 Mar 16

That's good. I think we should be that way too. I used to "hit the wall" when I couldn't figure out the solution, that's why I was quite stressful at work. I am glad I have learned throughout the years.

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Shiva

@Shiva49 (28394)

• Singapore

31 Mar 16

@kaka135 I don't like to get stressed as it gets us nowhere. I will keep the issue at the back of my mind and I have even got tips in my dreams at times when my subconscious mind bails me out! siva

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joy

@MGjhaud (23228)

• Philippines

24 Mar 16

youre doing the right thing, take a walk. i would do the same. or simply close the program and find something else to do to relax your mind.

sometimes when you already spent hours of trying to resolve it, the more you push, the more it gets harder.

Oshy

@TiarasOceanView (70020)

• United States

24 Mar 16

I immediately get up and forget what I was doing..then I come back later on to see if I can get good results..or I sleep on it and do it the next day Lee.