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baewulf
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So it’s been a few months now since I first started learning to code and I am losing steam FAST. For the first couple months I couldn’t tear myself away from my screen and now I’m having a hard time forcing myself to even open my computer!!

What are some things you’ve done to get yourself past that rut?

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  • 7
    I had a phase where I didn't feel like doing anything at the pc, so I just walked outside, biked through my area and beyond, watched tv (back then it was still bearable), you might just need something like that, forcing something rarely ends up good.
  • 6
    I usually read a book, have long walks, or build something. Afterwards I start a new project, something that will teach me new stuff. Diversity helps (keeps things interesting).
  • 3
    If u have a laptop, u can sometimes go to a nearby park and learn. Fresh air always cheers me up.
    Also blasting orchestral music gets me into mood. Music is always helpful.
    Other times i just tell myself to just sit for 10 mins and read just a tiny amount. Usually gets me sitting for a lot longer, sometimes hours.
  • 1
    Look around look at your day to day life and think, out of so many things which one you will like to automate or for which you want a tool and start developing that. Inspiration.
    P.s. I don't code anymore
  • 1
    During these times I usually lighten this kind of learning.

    Usually I have a 30 minutes per day as minimum rule if it's something I do out of my own free will. Sometimes you can sit past that time. Sometimes it's dreadful. But that's learning.

    If it's something I have to do I don't have this type of luxury though. Then it's just fighting.
  • 3
    Set a goal, some project you want to finish.

    Write down a list of features you like to implement on paper or, if you have, a whiteboard.

    Important, this list should be visible to remind you of what your goal is.

    Every time you reach one feature goal, check it of on the list.

    Try to break up large features so each is so each seems like something you can get done in an evening.

    That way you can see visible progress and constantly get reminded and hopefully get ideas on how some feature might be implemented and get the urge to try it.
  • 1
    Yah I feel you.
    Essentially going through the same phase. Also, I have my summer break right now, so everything seems even more drowsy.
    What I have discovered is that I tend to get more involved in rewarding tasks, the ones which give the instant rush of achievement. So what I tend to do is reserve the more difficult and hard-to-brain stuff for the times when I am feeling refreshed and motivated to work (mostly mornings and late nights) and leave the rewarding and easy-to-brain tasks for the lazy afternoon times.
    Music plays a vital role, too.
    Also, taking breaks is very important 😉👍
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