I need help with work and time management. Its destroying me

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#1

Hey fellow Devs.
I decided to make this post because it could be of a help for those with similar problem and i keep staying in this infinite circle.

So in short… I came to the point where i sometimes just work mindlessly for 3 hours even i planned it to be like 1 hour at max. I work without any effective progress just to make it done. I feel like i just gotta make it. I plan a lot but when it comes to executing it. I am a mess. It ruins all my dream projects coming true.
At some point i started to work out of clear hatred towards someone who never stopped me from working under those self-destructive manners even he really could when i was working for him and i somehow hurt my wrists. (I was working for him at times when studio was like my only thing i had under control)
I got too much self pressure put on myself because i promise others of something i am unable to do due how i work/function.

So… Lets say i burnt out, keep going just for a sake of having something to show and for those whose i promised stuff and for myself. I never manage to work by my plans and ruin my every step at this point and i keep thinking like i gotta to something all the time. I need to work in much much smaller amount but i simply can not
Any Tips about this please?

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#2

My advice would be to just take a break. Pushing yourself too hard will only make things worse. You’re not alone, I’ve had to deal with this too, attempting to push updates out for my game and forgetting about the important things. Please, if you need a break, take one. Also, try to buy a planner, or find an online one. This can really help you manage your time, and development. Just remember, you’re mental health comes before developing. If you feel that you need a break, just take one. I’m sure everyone will understand the circumstances!

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#3

Stop making promises you can’t keep. If you have any outstanding impossible obligations, tell the other party that you need to quit for insert reason (ex. school) (assuming this isn’t a legal matter).

If you want to make big promises, then bring the capital necessary to do it. Find or create technologies to improve your productivity. Learn new skills. Enlist the help of other people. It’s a lot easier to dig a hole with a shovel than a toothpick.