None of us can really tell you what the best thing for you to do is with something like this. It's a very personal decision you have to make for yourself.
When I talk about this subject with my students and readers the first thing I recommend is that they think in terms of what is the shortest timeframe at which they can consistently operate in the markets. For some people, while they can periodically check prices and stuff during the day, the can't be assured of doing so, but can do so in the evenings after work. Others find the demands during the week too much to allow for consistent market work and have to stick to weekends. Others have clear blocks of time each day during which they could trade short-term.
Here's the wrinkle in there. Just because someone has the schedule which would allow them to "day trade" doesn't necessarily mean they should. There are a lot of additional considerations, not the least of which is the ability to handle the mental focus and intensity required to trade that frequently.
There is also the question of the types and size of the risks you would be willing to take, the willingness to hold trades overnight (or longer), and other considerations.
Also, reverse the question a bit. Instead of asking (essentially) "How much time should I put in to trading?" ask yourself "How much time do I want to put in to trading?"
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