I did. To me programming is like reading a book because you want it to (your choice of genre, no point except to read it and enjoy) vs reading a book because it

I did. To me programming is like reading a book because you want it to (your choice of genre, no point except to read it and enjoy) vs reading a book because it is in your syllabus and you're gonna be graded on it at the end. I think work related programming is the second kind (even if you're working for yourself) and working on projects which you make only for yourself is the first kind. For me the trick is to not have any expectations (including any secret ones like getting github stars, upvotes, money or any deadlines). Also one thing that took the joy away before was not really programming related (which was always enjoyable) but the regret I felt sinking my time into it not doing anything"productive". Once I let go of the feeling it started becoming fun again.