Also 39, also three young kids. It’s hard.

One thing I’ve noticed, though, is that my difficultly in getting into a flow state is more often than not because of a subconscious hang-up about the approach that I haven’t articulated yet.

I’ve learned to recognize and lean into this, and actively look for what’s bothering me about a design. Usually while doing other things.

I suspect it’s actually saved effort overall.