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Time management for indie developers
With no boss chasing deadlines, you need to negotiate a rhythm with yourself.
The irony of freelancing: nobody manages you, yet it’s easier to waste a whole day.
Set your own deadlines
No external deadline? Invent one. Even just “ship a post this Friday.” A commitment to the outside world is what makes motivation real.
Save the big blocks for creating
Replies and bug fixes go into one afternoon window. Mornings, when the head is clear, are for the single most important thing.
Allow idling
Some days the words just won’t come — go for a walk. Inspiration often returns the moment you let go.