In my journey through web development, I've come to appreciate the significance of having a routine.... Tagged with webdev, routine, productivity, distraction.

Aishwary Gupta

Venture Capital

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Having a routine can help achieve tasks, reduce stress, maintain work-life balance, and create a distraction-free environment. However, routines may need to adapt to changing circumstances, can lead to boredom and fatigue, and may not always align with strict timetables for certain tasks.

The Pros and Cons of Routine for Developers

I am a student pursuing my computer science degree, I work full time and am a mother of three. I have a general routine that keeps me going from week to week. It does fluctuate a bit, it has to, but I sit down at the beginning of the week and outline any events that are different than the standard and I then account for my school work and family recreation time appropriately around those activities to stay on track. I don’t think I’d manage if I did have a basic routine honestly.

Not sure how this varies based on the type of org you work for.
The lack of rigid structures and processes, characteristic of many startups, can lead to unpredictability in workloads and priorities. Tasks may arise spontaneously, requiring immediate attention that disrupts planned routines tbh!

I’ve seen the benefits of routine after recently changing jobs.
I lacked a routine when I worked fully remotely. I would often feel burnt out from being constantly “switched on”. After switching jobs, I enforced a routine (that I try to follow) and have felt a surge in motivation and productivity.

Interesting aspect!
As a fairly organized developer, I can confirm this is true, especially when working on different projects or at different companies.
Getting out of the daily rhythm can indeed lead to feeling stressed.