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So I came to a few subtle but important conclusions, after spending some time figuring out how to spend my time.

1. I will be doing less focused exercise and more garden work. This was the most significant sacrifice I have made. I will still be running, but I will end my insistence on doing a big block of exercise every morning. Instead, I will be more active. Better use of time. This was a clear one.
2. Cleaning just on the weekend, with the exception of cleaning the kitchen every evening.
3. 60 minutes of unplanned time on school days (currently Monday and Wednesday - though this will change soon) and 90 minutes on other nights. It's not a whole lot, but it's a start.
4. A goal of spending 4 hours a day on a single activity outside of work. Not ready for that yet. But I'm going to keep in mind that that's what I'm aiming for.
5. A need to keep on top of my little chores and affairs. To that end, I've scheduled another date with myself for Monday night, where I'll go over all the little chores/car repairs/clothing repairs/documents etc. I need to keep track of and present them in a more accessible, useful form. On some night after that I'll be doing the same with my finances.
6. A need for more time to understand myself in a more direct way. This didn't get resolved.

That's it. More to come - when I have time. This weekend promises to be busy, with tomorrow being a date night and the next three spent on my father's visit to town. It will be a good break from the ordinary, so I'm looking forward to it.

Dream well.