One of the cool things about work is that I get my hands into a lot of different things. It's probably what I like most about the gig, that breadth of impact in what I do is great, even if the depth isn't. I'm switching context several times a day, often hourly. It plays to my strengths, because managing time at work is something I've been relentless about.
But for whatever reason, I seem to really suck at managing my time outside of work. Lately I get to 10 o'clock (denoted by the nightly fireworks at Magic Kingdom), and I can't figure out where the time went. Granted, your expectations around free time are certainly different compared to work, but as I've said before, I'm more creator than consumer. I like to make stuff. I don't like sitting idle in front of the TV with nothing to show for it.
Diana reminds me to give myself a bit of a pass given the entire process of moving, starting a new job and such. So maybe the real issue is that I just haven't found a new groove. When I get home from work, I want to spend time with Simon. Then I want to spend time with Diana. I'm not finding a way to work in the things I used to do, specifically work on our QuiltLoop project.
I think part of the thing that helps me is deadlines. I can prioritize and execute at work because stuff has to get done. Similarly, I volunteered for a video project that has to shoot by a specific time and be edited right after. It will get done, because it has to be done.
Obviously I have to apply my work skills to home life, but it sure is a lot trickier when it's your wife and child rightfully take priority.
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