We are currently living in very difficult circumstances in Lebanon, and it can feel very challenging and overwhelming to think about improving our skills or work on new programming projects, and it really is.. and this is totally understandable.

But thinking about it, what other options do we really have?!

The situation is really stressful and there’s so much uncertainty, but I will give you 3 simple reasons why it is still a good idea to prioritize your programming journey:

1- The days are passing anyway, and even if we are feeling down because of everything around us, let’s try to allocate even if just 30 minutes per day to work on some projects, or read about a new programming language or even to improve our linkedIn profile and update our skills there

2- in this difficult situation, and especially if you are unemployed, this is exactly what you need to do to increase your chances to get a job.

3- It is actually a great idea to work on side projects or to improve your programming skills in these circumstances, because this can provide you with a small rest from all the negativity/stress caused by the situation, even if it was for a short period of time.