Ask HN: Long computer routine after work. Am I overdoing it?
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Whatever makes you feel great.
I am kinda in the same boat (but I do not write articles), spending most of my free time either learning or developing.
Frankly, I love it. It makes me happy, so why change it? If I feel burnt out, I usually switch to something else for a short time, but I can mostly switch between reading/coding/watching tech influencers.
So if you do not feel unhealthy (exercise can always help to take a natural break anyway), keep on learning and developing :)
I am kinda in the same boat (but I do not write articles), spending most of my free time either learning or developing.
Frankly, I love it. It makes me happy, so why change it? If I feel burnt out, I usually switch to something else for a short time, but I can mostly switch between reading/coding/watching tech influencers.
So if you do not feel unhealthy (exercise can always help to take a natural break anyway), keep on learning and developing :)
Important note: my family doesn’t feel neglected. In fact, they let me do it because they see I enjoy it and keep learning. Still, I wonder whether, even with their approval, I’m pushing it too far or if it’s fine.
Questions – Does anyone have a similar routine? – How do you prevent “useful” time from becoming compulsive or unproductive? – Do you have rules or rituals to balance family, offline leisure, and learning? – What signals tell you it’s time to dial back or change pace?
TL;DR: I spend most of my free time at the PC between study, side projects, and repetitive micro-tasks; I’m looking for experiences and strategies to maintain a healthy balance without taking time away from a supportive family.