I’m redoing wk for the second time to truly hammer those readings and meanings into my 
I mostly spend time doing book clubs/listening clubs or just have fun with the Japanese I’ve learnt. But, IRL stuff, like getting a new job, is taking up mental space right now. So, I take my time and try to balance learning Japanese with everything else going on. 
As for how I got started, check out The long and winding immersion path to WaniKani level 60