Lots of great suggestions here already. One thing which has really helped me over time is finding focus amid the many motivations we all have. There's a really

Lots of great suggestions here already. One thing which has really helped me over time is finding focus amid the many motivations we all have. There's a really pleasant clarity which comes from knowing what I should be doing now. Easy to say, but how? Personally I've found systems like "Getting Things Done" (the classic book) helpful - it emphasises getting things out of your head and into a trusted system. It doesn't even need to be GTD, I've moved closer to a "bullet journal" approach, as it's simpler. You don't want to overcomplicate things by being drawn too far into the productivity rabbit hole, as that carries its own time and complexity cost! Some core elements of any good approach IMHO: - a simple system you trust for tracking what's important (even if a prioritised list you carry over each day). This should contain simple meaningful, actionable steps. When things are "out there" it somehow feels easier to manage then when it's floating in my head. - knowing the time cost of things. I saw a good video which suggested that if your life is divided into time buckets, then if one bucket grows too much (eg work) then another had to shrink (sleep, family, rest, etc). Quite an impactful perspective. - keeping a "personal roadmap" for some longer range planning, but knowing it will probably shift as you go. Keep your "roadmap" in mind, review it consciously but don't be afraid to push things back or reprioritise. - keep up an exercise plan (as others have said) - maintain your hardware! - if you're feeling stressed or overwhelmed take a step back. You won't perform well in that state and you'll do a better job tomorrow. Or try to get help from others.