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A remote software developer at a startup shares a personal struggle with procrastination, low energy, and the challenge of balancing job responsibilities with side projects. Despite enjoying flexible hours, the developer feels stuck and frustrated with their lack of progress on personal goals and projects. They grapple with overwork, stress-induced migraines, and the inability to dedicate time to their dreams despite having the knowledge and desire to do so.

I’m a Developer, But Lately, I’m Just Stuck

This is exactly how I’ve been feeling in the past 6 months or so working on my project solo 
I’m glad I’m not the only one going crazy

I think most of the developers goes through this situation.
I can give some suggestions.
You should first 2 hrs of your day to your projects, you will be fresh in the morning without any other things in your mind.
Later you ll complete your office project(you don’t have option).

80% of the programmers are unhappy mate, including me. That shouldn’t stop us from our goals, right? Anyways, leaving caffeination affected in a good improvement in me. I am still stuck on the same project since a year 💀.

I’ve been in this situation before, feeling stuck is something many developers face, and it’s totally okay! Here are some tips that helped me to navigate through this phase:
Acknowledge It: It’s normal to feel this way—you’re not alone!
Set Small Goals: Break your projects into tiny, achievable tasks. Celebrate those little wins!
Create a Routine: Carve out specific times for work and personal projects to keep things balanced.
Practice Self-Care: Take breaks, do what you love, and find ways to unwind. Your mental health matters!
Connect with Others: Share your struggles with friends or fellow developers. You might find support and new ideas!
Reignite Your Passion: Remember why you started those side projects. Explore new ideas without pressure.
Be Kind to Yourself: It’s okay to have off days. Progress isn’t always linear, so celebrate what you’ve accomplished!
Embrace this time as part of your journey. You’ve got this—keep pushing forward, and remember every small step counts! 🌟

I wish I could remember the source to cite this, but I read a great article recently that said the real cure for burnout is doing something that’s mentally the exact opposite of coding. The suggestion was something playful, messy, inexact, deliberately loose and which doesn’t require a lot of cognition.
The writer’s analogy was that we grind the same grooves in our coder brains all the time, especially if our side projects are also code. Our brains are craving some adventure and novelty.
Personally I picked up abstract painting as a counterpoint hobby and I think it really works as long as I don’t get hung up on details or control over the result.