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

[persianquant]

Coursework content

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.

Estimated time in hours

1

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.

[persianquant]

I carefully reviewed my Excel sheet, analysing how I spend my time and the energy levels associated with different activities. This reflection helped me understand that the most effective way to optimise my routine is by quantifying the metrics of my productivity. Tracking these metrics will allow me to see which periods are most productive and align demanding tasks accordingly.

By observing myself from an external perspective, I can assess my priorities more objectively, identifying patterns and areas for improvement in my schedule. This shift in perspective is valuable in ensuring my time is well-spent and aligned with my long-term goals.

My plan moving forward is to iterate on this process weekly. Regular adjustments will help me stay focused, adapt to changing demands, and maintain balance. This continuous improvement strategy will enable me to refine my routine for both immediate progress and sustainable productivity.