Weekend coding no longer an option? Here's why it's time to rethink your approach

The weekend used to be a time for me to catch up on coding and build up a library of general-purpose modules. I would spend hours in front of my computer, working on projects that I was passionate about. But after a few years, I started to feel the strain of long hours spent sitting and coding. My neck and spine were starting to ache, and I was feeling increasingly burned out.

Around the same time, I started to notice that my approach to learning was changing. I was no longer interested in spending hours reading technical documentation or watching online tutorials. I preferred to learn in a more fragmented way, by reading articles, watching videos, and listening to podcasts.

I realized that this change in my learning style was a reflection of a larger shift in my priorities. I was no longer interested in spending my weekends grinding away at code. I wanted to spend my time doing things that I enjoyed, like cooking, exercising, and spending time with friends and family.

At first, I felt guilty about spending less time on coding. I worried that I was falling behind my peers. But then I realized that I was actually learning more than ever before. I was learning about new technologies and trends, but I was also learning about myself and what I wanted out of life.

I've come to believe that it's important to rethink our approach to work and personal time. We need to find a balance that works for us, and we need to be willing to change our approach as our priorities change.

For me, that means spending less time on coding and more time on things that I enjoy. I've found that this approach has made me a happier and more productive person.

I'm not saying that you should give up on coding altogether. If you're passionate about it, then by all means, keep coding. But if you're feeling burned out, or if you're not sure if coding is the right path for you, then it's okay to take a step back and reassess your priorities.

There's no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to work and personal time. The best approach is the one that works for you. So experiment with different approaches until you find one that feels right.