My new logging system really helps me stay sane right now. Usually, I psyche myself up a lot during intense work periods (or anything with a high stress load), because it feels like I’m doing something for hours without a break. But actually, most of that time is just me being annoyed by the fact that I have to do so many things.

So, looking at my stats gives me a more realistic picture of how much time I actually spend on this and that - and that’s really helpful. I had some experience with time tracking last year (I think I wrote about it here), and it was a good one - very insightful. The only important thing is to keep it simple, quick, and consistent, so it doesn’t become a burden - just a regular habit, like brushing your teeth.