I've been working on a persistent solution for this for a few months now, which involves changing lifestyle habits. My programming and system administration is

I've been working on a persistent solution for this for a few months now, which involves changing lifestyle habits. My programming and system administration is fully recreational but still requires disciplined focus. The solution seems to be between strictness of discipline and what enables a creative joyful flow state of mind. Fundamentally I aim for a bedrock of supportive routines within which I can enable a creative flow state contrary to haphazardly shifting from one thing to another. To be driven by determination with focus at will rather than submission to the path of least resistance with hours wasted on amusement. Identify what gives long term reward. Then break away from all that is clearly not having long term reward. Exchange it for anything else that is productive, and like simply going for a walk or cleaning the room. Key factors to solve are: Easily resume a project and switch between different ones. A way to structure and manage projects. Cultivate and further psychological and physical supporting focus at will. Minimize work related concerns spilling over into spare time. I discipline to keep concerns within their respective time frames. Reduce energy going to things not prioritized and spend that time on recovery and rest in a suitable form. Make serious use of a calendar to structure at least the basic events. Do moderate physical exercise after work time. Take breaks from programming; breaks that don't involve the computer (for example go for a walk, house cleaning etc). Finding the complete solution still is an ongoing project of mine. I basically I think it's about mapping out and solidifying a daily routine that is constantly being refined.