I know I&#x27;m coming late here, I really hope I&#x27;m not too late for you to read this.<p>I have two children - a four month old and a 5 year old. I tried working around the time they were up and I always felt guilty. I also work full time, loose an hour a day commuting (or there abouts), etc. The point I&#x27;m making is that I&#x27;m lucky to find a few hours free each day as it is.<p>Here&#x27;s what I&#x27;m doing now and it&#x27;s working well. Mentally, I&#x27;m in a good space, not feeling burnt out, feel like I&#x27;m seeing the kids enough, etc.<p>* I get up early. I have found going to bed early gives much better sleep. I am naturally an evening person so this was hard but getting up early (around 6am) I&#x27;ve found makes the days feel longer. This negates an anxious behaviour of mine feeling &quot;there isn&#x27;t enough time to do anything&quot;. Sometimes when I get up early I&#x27;ll do an hour or so of work, othertimes I&#x27;ll head in to my day job early so I can get out early.<p>* Learn about the pomodoro technique; it&#x27;s invaluable and you can get a lot done. Break your work into Pomodoro slots (I use 25 minutes) and plan before you start. This way when you have a spare block or so you can just do that.<p>* Try to find 2-3 hours a day uninterrupted to work.<p>* Never forget you need time to yourself to unwind and relax. Make this a priority.<p>* Don&#x27;t neglect your family. You will be far happier and productive when they&#x27;re happy, at least that&#x27;s what I&#x27;ve found.<p>* Never, ever work on weekends. You need time to yourself and do things you want to do.<p>* Get a good nights sleep<p>* Eat healthy. Make sure you get your 5 &#x2F; 2 a day.<p>* Exercise during lunch. I go for a walk every day and love it.<p>Good luck! You&#x27;ll get there with perseverance.