I think sometimes people think 'creative jobs' mean you must sit around drinking and talking philosophy and eventually things get done, but we know with any job or endeavour you have to have planning, dilligence and of course the will to work at it.
Being in charge of one's day can be hard and it isn't for everyone. I knew it was for me when I worked mundane jobs for other people and always thought, 'my time is worth more to me then to exchange it daily for some set dollar amount'. But, that also meant I asked less of life. If you don't expect too much or set yourself up needing a lot then it is easier to downscale when you need to.
I usually try, now, with Steemit to give myself an hour each morning when I first awake to just comment, read, peruse. I still feel like I don't get to everyone (you for example how am I just seeing this two days later, but I can't worry about it I'm here now.) In fact I keep my computer by my bedside and when I awake, I make sure I spend an hour on it before getting up for the day. This makes me feel like I am 'ahead of the game' when I get that first cup of coffee. Edith Wharton did all of her work at the beginning of the day in her bed chambers and then went out and lived a second life. I always found that inspiring.
So, to me, lists and plans are a must and also the ability to adapt, as you can bet the plan will have to change, but if you have a plan on paper in your hand then when change HAS to happen you have the variables at hand (pun intended) and can easily move things around but with the idea that the list is still going to get mostly accomplished.
I am no where as busy as you are, you do an amazing business and I am very impressed not only with your actual amount of work and creativity but even your work here on Steemit, I mean you must be doing something right, look how high you earn on here. So, that is also a good motivator, I suppose, to hold that level and build on it.
That is my two cents and it's not even really advice, just rambling. I love to see where you are in your busy life though, it's always an interesting read and those two tones tiles are gorgeous fired!
Here is to we creatives and the need to be ordered and structured so the creative can come out!
You've said so much so well here @donnadavis! Firstly, regarding Steemit, getting to my post 2 days later isn't bad at all and then you comment so beautifully. These days I'm lucky if I get a chance to read and upvote 2 days later! But I'm trying to at least offer my support even if I can't comment on every post. i'm more dedicated to supporting artists here than ever before and have found some amazing people (for our guild??!) Anyway, I completely agree about having a skeletal plan with clear priorities so that we can adapt to life as it really is. For example this week I've had a wrench thrown in my plans that has cost me several hours each day...oh well, such is things as they are!!
I agree with you about making a fixed time for steemit. I usually create content first thing in the morning but do the bulk of my curation at the end of the day since the former requires a more fresh mind and latter is great for unwinding and contemplation. Although I also jump on steemit ramdomly to take breaks like right now!!
You're doing very well here as far as I can see! You have quality people sharing your posts and consistently contribute good work. Plus you're very good at networking, so things will happen for you, just keep it up :-).
Glad to know you and love seeing your work! (I have been seeing your posts btw, but no comments and I'm sorry about that).