Attending to your well-being
A key aspect of being a better software architect has nothing to do with technical skills. We must not forget about your life outside software development and how it can have a positive or negative effect on your work.
A part of being great at your job is taking care of yourself both mentally and physically. In order to perform at your best, you need to do things such as get enough rest, and exercise, and eat healthy foods.
You must balance your life so that you are not overly focused on work. Remember to have fun and to enjoy your personal life. Take breaks and vacations from work to recharge and ensure that you are spending enough time doing other things.
Being proud of your work
Developing software is fun, rewarding, stressful, and full of challenges. It is not always easy, but it can be very enjoyable. As you strive to be the best software architect that you can be, do not forget to take pride in all of your accomplishments. There are only so many people in the...
