Between tech and wellbeing

Tim Coates

Tim Coates

Former developer turned counsellor who is passionate about supporting IT professionals' mental health and wellbeing through technology.

The Blurred Lines and Isolation of Remote Work

Sep 21, 20234 min read

When I first started working remotely (many years ago, when my children were younger), the prospect of working from home seemed ideal — increased...

The Blurred Lines and Isolation of Remote Work

Handling Imposter Syndrome as a Developer

Sep 18, 20232 min read

Introduction Impostor syndrome is common among developers. That nagging inner voice telling you that you’re a fraud and don’t deserve to be here...

Handling Imposter Syndrome as a Developer

Helping Seniors Navigate the Digital World

Sep 18, 20233 min read

Introduction In today’s fast-paced digital era, the world is at our fingertips, thanks to smartphones, computers, and tablets. However, for seniors...

Helping Seniors Navigate the Digital World

The Hidden Toll of Technical Debt and Developer Mental Health

Sep 13, 20234 min read

Introduction Technical debt might seem like solely a software architecture and maintenance issue, but it can also take a real psychological toll on...

The Hidden Toll of Technical Debt and Developer Mental Health

The Cost of Technical Debt in Software Development

Sep 13, 20233 min read

Introduction Technical debt refers to the implied cost of code or system deficiencies that accumulate over time as developers take shortcuts or make...

The Cost of Technical Debt in Software Development

Taming the Inner Critic

Sep 7, 20233 min read

When I was a programmer I had that constant voice inside my head that questioned my abilities. It would tell me that I wasn't good enough, that I was...

Taming the Inner Critic