This is my story basically for many years. I've found having side project is even tougher as a mom than a dad (SO has been better at carving time for himself th

This is my story basically for many years. I've found having side project is even tougher as a mom than a dad (SO has been better at carving time for himself than me). What I've found works is to be consistently working on same side project over time, dedicate some me-time and set small goals. Instead of trying too many new things, stick to same side project for months at a time. Also "book" a few hours every 2-3 weeks for myself and go work at a Starbucks instead of staying home. Finally set small achievable goals; what I would want to do in 1 day, spread that over a month.