Ask HN: How can I get excited about coding again?
I'm almost 24 years old and have been coding 'full-time' since I was 19 (when I left high school). Originally I developed my own iOS apps but as I got my own place and needed a higher income I began freelancing. I've done that ever since. My income has never been great - really just enough to get by - but I value my free time and have some hobbies I really enjoy. My goal isn't to make a load of money (not yet anyway).
So. When I get started coding full time I loved it. I spent sunny days inside and when my friends were partying over the summer I was coding a new app. I really, really enjoyed what I was doing. Over the last year or so though my enthusiasm has completely gone. It's happened gradually but now I really have to force myself to code. It's even got to the point where I'm not making enough money and jobs that should take 1-2 weeks are taking over a month as I can't bring myself to work on them. It's very unprofessional and I hate it but it's got to the point where getting myself to code is a huge chore.
I've actually started looking for coding jobs at companies in the hope that a change of pace (working on a long-term project) will help. I'm worried though that I'll take the job and things won't change and I'll hate getting out of bed in the morning.
What can I do? How can I get enthused about coding again. I really did love doing it but the enthusiasm I had has completely disappeared.