You ask a very good question and this is a topic that most of us are challenged with. Like you, I have trouble balancing my time. There is no correct or right answer because everyone deals with it differently. What works for me may not work for you and visa versa.
I had to take a step back before I could move forward. I got me a simple calendar planner and at the end of each day started listing the major items I worked on that day without judging if it was the right things or not. It would only take about a minute or two to list the items each day. After about two weeks, I went back and looked at those items to see if those items moved me toward my overall objective or away from it. I found there were lots of items that I did first that I should have put aside to work on my items that would move me closer to my goals. It has helped a whole lot but I still find myself gravitating back to the items of less value and need to refocus again. I think balance is a never ending cycle. Oh and by the way, it is ok to feel frustrated at times. It helps us think about what we really want and the progress we are making. It also gives us a kick in the butt to make a change. I hope you the best of luck. Take care.
!CTP
Thanks that is a great perspective also.
To know clearly what you are actually doing in a day is also an eye opener.
Thanks for the supportive comment.
!CTP