[b3morales]

Tragically for those of us who got into this career because we loved coding on our own, this is absolutely true. You've got to have another hobby or downtime thing now to keep yourself sane and somewhat well-rounded. Some coding in free time is okay, even good, but there's got to be more than that. (I think the correct balance will vary per person, so find your own sweet spot.) I also recommend having something physical like gardening or a sport in your regular rotation.