I've been studying programming and find it hard to clear my mind at the end of the day. Lying in bed, I can't stop thinking about bugs or problems when I should be drifting off to sleep. I actually enjoy coding in the evenings—it's quiet and I tend to be more productive then. However, I wonder if I should enforce a 9-5 schedule instead. Should I try to wrap up any loose ends before I end my workday? It seems tougher to do as the coding projects get more complex. I'd love to hear your advice on this!
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I totally get that! Sometimes I even dream about programming, which makes it impossible to focus on anything else. I try wrapping things up before the end of my day, but when you're studying, that can be tricky. I find jotting down my thoughts helps—then I can relax without worrying I'll forget something important. Also, try taking a stroll or doing another activity after coding to shake off that 'work mode'.
Thinking about programming in your sleep isn’t all bad! It might mean your brain is still processing things. Just distract yourself with walks, podcasts, or even random observations—whatever pulls your attention away from code. Sometimes the solutions pop up when you least expect them!
That's true! I actually like the idea of letting my mind work on problems subconsciously.
I usually read a heavy book until I doze off. It helps clear my head of code and shifts my focus to something different. Maybe give that a try!
Don't stress too much about it; embracing the flow is part of the learning. But keep life interesting with activities outside of coding—like trivia nights or D&D with friends. You don't want to end up dreading your late-night coding sessions!
When I work from home, I really treat the end of the day seriously. I close my office door and transition to something else, like cooking or watching a show. It helps me disconnect. Just remember to balance it out; if you need a drink or two, keep it to once a week!
Definitely! We all need a break from coding to keep our lives balanced.