Fwd: pushing through tough moments & learning to love coding again

Ever felt like you've hit a bit of a rut in your coding journey? Maybe you've fallen out of love with learning or you feel like you've hit a ceiling in your career. In this week's guest post, Leah Brunetto lets us in on how she pushed herself through a rut and learned to love learning again.

Here are some of my favorite takeaways:

• Remember that slow and steady wins the race - It's so easy to rush yourself and burn out when learning to code, so it's important to remember that it's a marathon, not a sprint!
• Make it as easy as possible to fit in study time - Even though most of the time learning to code should be hands-on, Leah found it helpful to watch video tutorials while doing other things (like cooking or laundry). It's all about finding ways to fit in learning, even if it's not necessarily optimal.
• Work on your existing strengths - The idea of learning a new skill can sometimes be intimidating. Instead of putting off studying entirely, try working on what you already know/love to reignite your passion for learning code. Hit the new stuff when you have more energy!
• Focus on your other skills and passions - We all need a break from coding sometimes, and so often our other skills and passions fall by the wayside while we're learning to code. Instead of forcing yourself through a rut, focus on what currently fills you with energy and return to coding when your mental stamina is high.