I've been contemplating this question. Fundamentally, there are never enough resources to do everything you want to do. When it comes to time management, an im

I've been contemplating this question. Fundamentally, there are never enough resources to do everything you want to do. When it comes to time management, an important part is accepting that you can not do everything you want to, and that life has different times and seasons which have different priorities. I'd suggest your priorities right now are: - tending your children's physical and emotional needs - same for your wife; specifically, ensure that she gets time away from the kids to do something that makes her happy , ideally a little every day but certainly some time each week - same for yourself; it is reasonable and likely that you are up with the baby some nights, so getting sleep when you can is a priority, for, if you miss a night of sleep, the impact is similar to coming to work drunk and you may have a net-negative quantity of productivity that day; consider having a catnap in the day; consider having some personal time, going for a walk, a workout, or hanging out with friends playing board games [but make sure your wife has had time first!] That doesn't leave much time for learning (or for side projects). You aren't likely to be able to sit down at a keyboard and learn a new library or technique. I'd suggest learning something different -- listening to some audiobooks or maybe podcasts, while you are doing dishes, commuting, or out for a walk. One thing you might do for your sanity is have an untouchable hour every week (or, perhaps, 20 minutes each day) and work on a project then. You'll certainly lose some time trying to build back up the mental state for the project, but may find satisfaction in moving something forward. https://getpocket.com/explore/item/why-you-need-an-untouchable-day-every-week https://getpocket.com/explore/item/why-you-need-an-untouchab... The other thing I want to suggest is slowing down. I understand you are under pressure to provide for your family now, and provide for growing demands in the future. It is always good to aspire to be more than you are. When a jet encounters turbulence, there is an optimal speed for getting through it, and that speed usually requires slowing down. Sometimes enjoying a minute of silence or some peace is the best way to use a chunk of time; sometimes you need to be present and fight the battles of the moment with your spouse. [I've heard good things about meditating, too.] The seasons will come and go, and you'll be able to get more balls back into the air to juggle, but for now, you need to protect the most important ones.