Wait you actually used numbers for grid areas? I tried that once on a small sidebar and got lost after three lines. I can't imagine doing a whole layout with numbers, like trying to give someone directions using only the seconds on a clock. My brain would just give up trying to remember if the footer was area 7 or area 12.

Yeah, touching the case is a solid start. I read a whole guide that said to plug in the power supply but keep it switched OFF, then touch that. It keeps you grounded to the house wiring the whole time. I also work on a bare wood table, not carpet, and avoid wearing socks. That extra step with the PSU has saved me more than once.

Yeah, but it's not just overthinking... your eyes actually get tired from focusing on tiny differences for so long. It's like a muscle that needs a real break, not just a different thought. Looking at something far away helps because it uses your eyes differently. That's why a blank wall or some trees fixes it better than just walking away.