I have discovered that in recent years I get more stuff done in the early hours. I start my day around 6-7am, so the majority of important or "can't-postpone-them-anymore" I like to do when energy is high. That goes for coding / learning also. But some days are differently organized, so there are times when I work into the night, but that doesn't happen very often.
"Web-Stack" developer with a focus on accessibility design and development patterns, data visualization and DevOps automation.
Fell in love with Node, JS, SPA's and the JAMStack. Bye LAMP.
I thought I knew how productive I was and then I installed Code Time (its like Wakatime, but more focused on productivity).
It syncs with your Calendar, gathers code metrics on your daily code velocity and can auto-block-off time when you actually do the most work so that you can cut down on distractions!
This has changed the game for me immensely. Everyone thinks they know their own patterns but then you see the actual data... I'm glad I did.
Attached some screenshots of my dashboard so you can see what I mean. This has helped me allocate time better for project work, understand why things don't get done if meetings steamroll a day of planning, etc.
Recently, it's been first thing in the morning, which has certainly been odd because I'm definitely not a morning person. I've been having fresh cups of inspiration in the morning with a good helping of French vanilla cappuccino lately and I can honestly say it's a good change of pace for me.
Early morning. Around 5-6am. Every time I get a chance to start early (which is very rare these days with kids school dropoffs!), I am incredibly productive.
By the time the "work day" starts at 9, I have already achieved a great deal and feel super energised.
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I have discovered that in recent years I get more stuff done in the early hours. I start my day around 6-7am, so the majority of important or "can't-postpone-them-anymore" I like to do when energy is high. That goes for coding / learning also. But some days are differently organized, so there are times when I work into the night, but that doesn't happen very often.
I thought I knew how productive I was and then I installed Code Time (its like Wakatime, but more focused on productivity).
It syncs with your Calendar, gathers code metrics on your daily code velocity and can auto-block-off time when you actually do the most work so that you can cut down on distractions!
This has changed the game for me immensely. Everyone thinks they know their own patterns but then you see the actual data... I'm glad I did.
Attached some screenshots of my dashboard so you can see what I mean. This has helped me allocate time better for project work, understand why things don't get done if meetings steamroll a day of planning, etc.
Dashboard:
Calendar /w Suggestions:
Late afternoon, when I am not interrupted and managed to put my mind around some problems.
After every one leaves and i find myself alone in the department, i have no idea why but i do double the work i do all day long.
5am-10am
I like mornings. Brain is fresh
Late night)
Recently, it's been first thing in the morning, which has certainly been odd because I'm definitely not a morning person. I've been having fresh cups of inspiration in the morning with a good helping of French vanilla cappuccino lately and I can honestly say it's a good change of pace for me.
Early morning. Around 5-6am. Every time I get a chance to start early (which is very rare these days with kids school dropoffs!), I am incredibly productive.
By the time the "work day" starts at 9, I have already achieved a great deal and feel super energised.
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When I'm working hard.
When the kids are sleeping
id- say btween 2 and 4 for me
8-11 in the AM. 3-4 in the PM.
I get my best work done early in the day after a dose of coffee.
Before lunch
11pm. I'm not very productive at the office. I usually do the chores before bedtime