[giantg2]

I'm not aware of any tools that won't allow you to delay deadlines. I would work on self discipline.

Part of self discipline is being able to say I want to finish this project or feature this weekend. Another part is knowing when to delay it or even walk away.

If it's side project, then it should be lower priority than your main job. I would say work is second priority to family needs as well. So it's ok to delay your deadline a reasonable amount of time as long as you have a good reason. Just make sure you draw the line and stick to it on what is considered a good reason.

Some side projects I do just for self-education. I find I learn better if there is a realistic and potential useful idea that I can implement. I would say that I never finish 75% of these - and I'm ok with that. These projects are things I did to learn the technology and I usually achieved that goal even if I didn't have a code to release. Usually, the part that made me quit is realizing there wouldn't be a good audience, that there is something similar enough out there, or my idea is impractical.