All the other comments about the background processing, waiting for inspiration, only having stamina for a certain amount of time are all correct. For forty yea

All the other comments about the background processing, waiting for inspiration, only having stamina for a certain amount of time are all correct. For forty years I have lived that life and have never been in a situation where I averaged more than a few hours a day of actual coding. It often takes a long time for me to figure out what to do but, that's work, too. But, five to ten a week?, get a different job that you like. I have worked in situations where there wasn't really enough to do. My response, write something else. If I was 100% retired I would work more than five or ten hours a week. And I think, karawebnetwork, that you are right to inquire amount mental health. Having that little energy and motivation is not a good thing.