@wadeclark Correct. When you’re new as an engineer in a company usually you end up spending a disproportionate time on your work. Over time you start prioritising things.
You don't find time, you make time.
I can recommend the book Make Time from @jake_knapp and John Zeratsky with some good hacks. The SKILLFIRE App offers some helpful tools & tactics, too.
I'd say time-block like crazy. I made a calendar event for my project work, just like a meeting. Once it’s on the calendar, I treat it like something I have to show up for. This also helps me mentally separate my project time from my “work” work. That and lots of caffeine :)
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1) Be realisticwork after work is not a life best practice (all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy)
2) schedule and plan your tasks across the week using the SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound)
3) create strong routines little by little, this will help you be more consistent without much effort.
I know these are very generic tips but see them as a starting point,
only you know exactly how to find the right balance and it works the same as for anything else. Trying, potentially failing, trying again until you find it.
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