u/Cool_Kiwi_117

I’ve been trying to get out of my apartment more after work instead of just defaulting to Netflix or scrolling

problem is after a full day of remote work, I don’t have the energy for anything that feels like a whole “plan”

so I’m curious ..what are your go-to low-effort things to do around Austin on a weekday evening?

not looking for big events or anything, just simple stuff like a chill spot, short walk, good food, etc.

bonus if it helps you mentally reset a bit after work

trying to actually enjoy living here instead of just sitting inside all day

appreciate any suggestions

random thought I had on my last trip ...how do you all feel about the non-hiking parts of camping?

stuff like setting up camp, cooking, cleaning up, packing/unpacking, etc.

I’ve been camping on and off for a while and I’m starting to realize I don’t mind those parts as much as I used to

in fact, sometimes it’s kinda… nice? like it forces you to slow down and focus on simple tasks

but at the same time, after a long work week (remote job, lots of screen time), part of me just wants to relax and not deal with logistics

so I’m kinda torn between enjoying the process vs just wanting the end result (being out in nature)

curious how others feel about this

do you actually enjoy the “chores” part of camping or is it just something you put up with to get to the good stuff

hey everyone

I realized recently that most hobbies I tried growing up never really lasted

but a few months ago I randomly picked up guitar (after letting it collect dust for like 2 years ), and it’s surprisingly one of the only things I’ve stuck with

I think part of it is just wanting something that isn’t a screen .I work remote and spend basically my whole day on a laptop

so having something physical and kinda slow paced feels… different in a good way

it’s still frustrating at times, but I actually look forward to practicing, which is new for me

curious what hobbies other people picked up later in life that ended up sticking

and what made it “click” for you compared to stuff you dropped before

I’m working as a software engineer now (remote), and something I didn’t expect is how hard it is to stay motivated to keep learning outside of work

before getting a job, I used to grind tutorials, build random projects, and was always curious about new stuff

now after spending like 10–12 hours coding or debugging, the last thing I want to do is open another course or tutorial

I know there’s always more to learn in this field, but it feels like I’ve hit a wall mentally

I’ve even started picking up non-screen hobbies just to balance things out, which helps, but then I feel like I’m falling behind technically

for those who’ve been working for a while — how do you approach learning now?

do you still study outside work or just rely on what you learn on the job?

curious how people deal with this without burning out

hey all

I’ve been into camping/hiking on and off for a few years now, mostly weekend trips around central texas

lately I’ve been wanting to get back into it more regularly (trying to balance out remote work life and too much screen time), but I’ve hit a weird mental block

anything less than like a full 2–3 day trip starts to feel like it’s “not worth the effort” packing, driving, setting up camp, etc.

but realistically, that’s all I have time for most weeks

curious if anyone else has dealt with this

do you still find quick overnight trips satisfying? or do you change how you approach them so they feel more worth it

would love to hear how people keep the hobby going without needing a full-on expedition every time