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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/geetsz on 2025-03-28 16:33:10+00:00.

I have a job that has long hours and I don’t get enough time to do a lot of stuff thereafter. I get back home around 9pm and am too tired to stay awake beyond 11.30 - 12 in the night

This gives me a window of 2.5 hours to have dinner, spend time with family and maybe engage in a hobby.

My problem is that I like to do a lot of things - i like working out, I like gardening, I like watercolors, I like gaming, I’ve recently starting loving making things with my hand like macrame etc, I like to read, and I used to dance. On top of that i really want to learn woodwork. However, it really disappoints me that I don’t have time for all of the things that truly bring me peace and quiet.

How do I prioritise what to do? I read an article that said that it’s ideal to have 2 to 3 hobbies but I hate the idea of having to choose and limit my personality

At the same time, I do earnestly want to get better at my hobbies and unlock new levels, potentially building into an alternative career option maybe? This would mean giving sufficient time and practice.

Can I really not have it all? Is there anyone else who faces the same dilemma and how did you choose or not choose? Is there a way to give time to everything?

TLDR:

How do I choose between all the competing interests i have when there is limited time in the day?