Hope I can be helpful with this. I believe in active meditation, for lack of a better term. All of my activities I take in stride, paying attention to what I'm doing instead of just walking blindly through life. At least, that's the goal!

I got started on this when I decided to start working for myself actually. Now that I have a say in my schedule, the pressure of "getting there" practically doesn't exist! With that out of the way I only do what I enjoy doing and it allows me to take the time I need. I get to spend time each day on ME because I don't have to answer to THEM.

Good luck mate! Freeing myself from the cyclical struggle was the best thing I've ever done. It wasn't nor is easy but it's worth it for all the benefit I've seen!