I'm trying to learn how to program so that I can one day move into a better career. The problem is, I don't have enough time, energy or willpower to really commit my mind to anything because my full time, dead-end call centre job is sapping everything from me in frequent bursts. On most days when I've arrived home from work, I've been exhausted and fallen asleep shortly after arriving home. Then there's lots of other things making me feel like shit and demotivating me hugely, such as my very unsuccessful love life, where I feel like I should give up on dating and ever having any attraction or feelings towards anyone; or the fact that everything else takes up my schedule. Overall, I just feel demotivated, lethargic and tired all the time.
I've been there, more than once. I would suggest not coming home from work (unless it's just to change), and going to a coffeeshop with your laptop. If need be, get a small cup of coffee or some tea with caffeine. Set a very modest code-related goal for yourself, and don't let yourself leave until you achieved it. IMO just being out of the house in the presence of people helps when in such a funk.
I agree with the idea of going anywhere other than home to free yourself of any distractions. However, my shifts are all over the place and I often finish work at times when coffee shops and most fast food joints are closed. Although they are standard 7.5 hour shifts with an hour long break, the hours I start/finish can vary greatly week to week. Is there a way to code on an iPad or a cheap Android tablet? I haven't used my laptop in a while, and I wouldn't exactly trust myself to bring it to the workplace lest it gets stolen. At least with a tablet I could keep it in a bag small enough to fit in my locker while I'm at work. I can't have my bag with me at my desk in the workplace because data protection policies, and the only other place to store it is in a shared cupboard where it might get stolen.