You're definitely not alone in thinking that when you're not doing things on Hive, you're wasting time.
In my case, I constantly check my feed and think of new ideas to keep bringing good content. Despite the poor connection in my country, I spend a lot of time here and enjoy it, so there's nothing to regret; Hive feels like my digital home.
On the other hand, I think a ahort break now and then isn't bad; it helps us rest our minds and regain strength to keep growing here.
I also have three cats with my girlfriend, and they're like our children. Whenever they get sick, we have to rush!