Here is my problem: programming (learning about programming, coding, etc) is my hobby. I do it in my freetime.I have a full time job, which literally drains my brain (no kidding!) by the end of the day so much I can't even add three-digit numbers, but I still want to do some programming-related things.Learning in this state is stupid, finding bugs is impossible. Writing unit test worked sort-of :DI understand that programming is a very conscious activity, but I need to get my job done every day and I still want to deal with some programming-related stuff, as it's very fun to me.What do you suggest ?I tought about watching videos, but what topic should I looking for with this state of my mind (which are easy to understand but I can still learn a lot from them) ?(I can't do it before work, as it is far more important to be fresh there than during my hobby...)Edit:The question need a bit of addition, which I left off intentionally at first, because I tought my question is clear.I have no problem at all with my brain activity or anything like that, the brain drain cause is that I do 9-10 hours very intense mental job a day (much more intense than for example programming or thinking about solving problems), with only less than 5 minutes pause every hour. It is not possible to change it or pause more or think less (huh?!) between those working hours.
What programming related tasks can you do with a dead brain?
brainstorming
It's perfectly normal.Unless you drink coffee and fire yourself up again after work it's very difficult to regain mental strength to study, and it's hard to get a good nights rest buzzed on caffeine.Instead, wake up earlier in the morning and dedicate a 2 hour period to studying the subject of computer programming. Adjust your life schedule to accommodate your new study activity.Many young athletes do their physical training in the early mornings before school or other responsibilities. I knew someone training for the Olympics who would arrive at the swimming pool before 5am. Just to do laps before he started his full time job.It takes willpower and dedication.