[daniel-thompson]

This has become a huge part of my life since having kids. They're wonderful, and they need a lot of attention, which I'm usually happy to give them. But they do often interrupt me, and that makes it hard to get into anything deep or technical while they're around. I cope by waking up very early each morning (5 AM) so I can pursue my own interests for a few hours without the threat of interruption.

[stef25]

Same. Those hours between 4:30 - 8:00AM are magic. The rest of the day is lost, even without kids. Errands, messages, meetings ...

[thobiasse]

Even if I think the same, for you the rest of the day is really "lost" meaning you'd rather work on/do the stuff you were doing between 4:30 - 8 AM all day?

[stef25]

Yes and no ... Being an introvert I need a certain number of hours alone for "projects" :)

I'm responsible for my young kids and my ageing parents need more support as well and those are things I don't want to not do, they just take up time. And unfortunately the relationship with my partner probably doesn't get the attention it deserves either. Luckily she's KO until 8AM anyway.

I do also love being outdoors going for run / hike / mtb ride or spending meaningful time with my kids, weather / seasons permitting. They're still a bit young so I'm looking forward to the future wrt to that.

You?

[thobiasse]

Apart from my parents who are healthy and can take care of themselves we are in the same boat :)

[thobiasse]

Your totally right, kids are often a great source of distraction event though they are wonderful!

"Sadly" waking up at 5AM every morning will take time (even when sleeping) away from my spouse which won't work in the long run.

However I should try to wake up once or twice a week early and see how it goes. Thanks!