[PD] Reflect on your plan to live as a developer

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Now that you have your spreadsheet, you reviewed it, and you are confident it is a good picture of your availability and commitments on a typical week, we can reflect on it.

An important goal of this exercise is to observe your life from an external perspective.

Write a statement about your reflection. It should be at least 50 words long.
Don't forget to check your text with a grammar tool, such as Grammarly

Read it a few times aloud and ensure you haven’t missed anything. Ask yourself if this is what you had planned or a realistic description of what happens. Make any changes and iterations to it.

Now look at the number of hours you dedicate to each activity per week.

Ensure you include your energy and concentration levels when studying or CYF training.

Read the updated sample and iterate again on it, ensuring it has the expected level of detail.

Share your reflection with your pair. Ask them to ask you questions about the accuracy of it. Get them to help you to refine it.

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What is the purpose of this assignment?

Observing your week and reflecting on your real availability will be key to ensure you have a clear plan to achieve your ultimate goal, which is a job as a developer.

Be transparent in all what you are writing and thinking about, to ensure you have a reliable plan. Remember: the plan doesn't end when the CYF course ends.

How to submit

Add the following as a comment on this issue:

If you feel comfortable doing so, link to the updated Google Docs with your statement. Make sure anyone with this link can comment on it.
Add a comment about your discussion with your pair (up to 100 words). Remember to check the grammar and spelling before posting it.

After reviewing my weekly schedule, I've gained valuable insights into how I allocate my time and energy. I dedicate nearly 10 hours a day to self-coding, which has been both rewarding and challenging. Balancing this commitment with my personal life requires careful planning. I've noticed that my concentration peaks in the early afternoons, allowing me to tackle more complex coding tasks effectively. However, I also need to manage my time better to ensure that personal commitments do not interfere with my coding sessions. This reflection has made me realise the importance of maintaining a balance between my coding goals and other life responsibilities. By making small adjustments, such as scheduling regular breaks and prioritising tasks, I can maximise my productivity and stay focused on my journey to becoming a developer.

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