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I’m in the same boat. A 9-5, 3 kids and several responsibilities, and trying to work on some side project ideas. What are some tips for finding time, energy,

• lubujackson 5y ago
  Do the hard part in the shower. In other words, spend more time away from the computer thinking architecturally or planning next steps, sometimes taking notes for later. Save the actual coding (or other direct work) for executing the plan. This makes everything easier, especially if you are used to 4+ hour coding sessions and/or you have constant interruptions (i.e. kids). Don't stay up late cramming code - wake up early instead. "Sleep debt" is the technical debt of parents. Avoid it or you will waste time staring blankly at the screen at 2am. Schedule time to work on it, like on your calendar. Treat it like a real thing that is a valuable use of your time and not an activity like playing XBox.