Struggling to Stay Motivated in Programming, Particularly with OpenGL? How to Find Fun and Break the Cycle of Frustration
Have you recently hit a wall with your motivation to learn OpenGL and other programming topics? Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of frustration that’s draining your enthusiasm for coding? Here are some tips to help you reignite your passion and overcome those obstacles:
Tips for Finding Motivation in Programming:
1. Experiment with different projects: Try working on projects that align more with your interests, such as graphics-related tasks, to keep things engaging and exciting.
2. Break tasks into smaller chunks: Instead of tackling a large project at once, break it down into smaller, more manageable tasks to prevent overwhelm and maintain motivation.
3. Seek out a supportive community: Join online forums or coding groups to connect with others who share your struggles and can offer helpful advice and encouragement.
4. Take breaks and practice self-care: Remember to take breaks, get some fresh air, and engage in activities that recharge your creativity and focus.
5. Embrace the learning process: Accept that making mistakes and facing challenges is a natural part of the learning journey, and seek help when needed without feeling ashamed or inadequate.
By implementing these strategies and staying resilient in the face of setbacks, you can rekindle your passion for coding and break free from the cycle of frustration. Don’t give up – stay curious, persistent, and open to new possibilities in your programming journey. Keep pushing forward, and you’ll soon find the fun and fulfillment you seek!
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In my experience, if I’m not in a situation that forces me to program, I gradually lose interest over time.
Such situations can be: having a boss or client to answer to or having an idea that you really want to see if you can implement.
When I have someone to answer to I’m usually programming almost round the clock, since doing anything else aside from completing the tasks, makes me anxious I will not meet the deadline. This averages to about 12 or more hours a day.
When I have an idea I want to see implement, I’m usually more paced and program for a normal amount of time. That being 7 hours a day on average.
Spending a week stuck on a single problem isn’t great I suppose. Minimise the time spent on blocks and reach out for help?
Take a break I took a 3 week break from school stuff and only got the urge to pick it up now
I can’t help your getting stuck problem but you should expect to lose motivation for literally everything. That’s where discipline comes in.
Two things:
> I can’t find much fun in stuff
In my experience people often confuse enthusiasm with motivation. I think this may be what you are doing here. Only you can tell for certain, however.
When my sons were growing up and in school I told them to ‘make friends with hard work.’ Sometimes the work, or the job, is not fun and ginning up enthusiasm for it is nigh on impossible. But, over time, the friendship rewards and you’ll find something better than mere enthusiasm.
> I don’t think I need to explain how degrading it feels to ask for help in a field where you are wildly inexperienced.
This is real. There is a strong proprietary feeling amongst some coders and engineers and a first line of defense is to make others feel small for not knowing what they know. These people are toxic and they are rife in the field. But they are not, I would argue, a majority, just loud. You should find the people willing to help and ask them. They are there. You ought not feel ashamed or degraded for wanting to learn.
Don’t do what you don’t want to do. If you want to do it despite the difficulties you will do it regardless.