“Falling in love” and “love” are quite different from each other.

That said, yeah, the feeling can be quite fleeting. Being a chemical response doesn’t make it less intense or even less meaningful, though. Sadly? Fortunately? 🤷‍♂️

A number of tells. Here’s my shortlist.

• Missing work, school, or other important obligations. Basically neglecting responsibilities.
• Preferring online interactions over face-to-face ones. On the phone all the time, even when with people.
• Anxious, irritable, or depressed when not online
• Losing track of time while online.
• Sleep deprived.
• Not sure how to answer when asked how much they’re online

Don’t ask how I know…

Nice. Just logged in to see myself. What are possible use cases for this?

No. I totally support an indie dev advertising their hard work here.

Yes. :)

Wait… no. :-o

I am not sure anymore. ( • - • ) …

Awww. It looks happy.

Always good to see evidence of us being governed by wise, self-controlled people who only have the good of the population at heart. 🤗

Balancing multiple interests and projects is not easy. Seems to me you need some balance.

Just some ideas that help me get stuff done.

Prioritizing. Identify which project or task is most urgent or important to you right now. Focus on that one first before moving on to the next.

Realistic Goals. Break down your larger projects into smaller, manageable tasks. This can make them feel less daunting and help you make more steady progress instead of leaving them entirely. Also be realistic in how many projects you can handle.

Scheduling. Allocate/schedule specific time blocks for each activity. For example, dedicate certain hours of the day to game development, writing, and leisure activities. This keeps one organised and helps progress on all fronts.

Limit Distractions. If you’re easily distracted, fix that. Minimize interruptions during your dedicated work times. Stay focused.

Otherwise take regular breaks, don’t expect perfection of yourself and share your tasks with someone to help you stay balanced.

If it’s extreme, consider getting professional support. No shame in that. Quite the opposite.

Edit: spelling

So many good ones. I’ll just paste the (slightly edited) podcast descriptions of three I enjoy here:

Twenty Thousand Hertz A lovingly crafted podcast that reveals the stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds.

Under the Influence Under the Influence gives listeners a rare backstage pass into the hallways, boardrooms and recording studios of the ad industry. Fascinating (and humorous) stories that connect the dots between pop culture, marketing and human nature.

Freakonomics Radio Uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior.