I’m looking for feedback on my daily routine. I work as a developer and, beyond office hours, I spend almost all my free time on digital activities; while driving I listen to tech podcasts. At home in the afternoon (after dealing with family duties) I usually sit at the computer to work on side projects, study new language-model developments, and write articles. On weekends, if I have no other commitments, I spend most of the time on the PC (updates, backups, small experiments).

Important note: my family doesn’t feel neglected. In fact, they let me do it because they see I enjoy it and keep learning. Still, I wonder whether, even with their approval, I’m pushing it too far or if it’s fine.

Questions – Does anyone have a similar routine? – How do you prevent “useful” time from becoming compulsive or unproductive? – Do you have rules or rituals to balance family, offline leisure, and learning? – What signals tell you it’s time to dial back or change pace?

TL;DR: I spend most of my free time at the PC between study, side projects, and repetitive micro-tasks; I’m looking for experiences and strategies to maintain a healthy balance without taking time away from a supportive family.