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It is fun keeping busy with things that are interesting, as long as you don't wear yourself out. I think some people require more 'down time' to recharge than others, just like some require more mental stimulation. Figure out how many hours in a day you can fill without becoming so tired that you are no longer happy/healthy. When those time slots are full, ackknowledge that "your plate is full" or "your schedule is full."
I had to prioritize my bucket list. Before taking on new projects, I ask myself:
* How long term are they? If one takes a weekend, and another takes a month, you might be able to do both if you postpone the second one.
* Do I have a long term goal, that is almost finished, that will be compromised (like education) if I take on this project? I'd suggest postponing the new project if the answer is yes.
*Is this activity going to put undue stress on other people, by compromising a group project you have going? Can I postpone this new activity for a short while, until I finish one I am already working on?
* Can I swap this new project with and old one...like say, an old hobby that is not keeping your interest lately? I put one hobby on the back burner and took another one entirely off the stovetop to learn something new.
If all else fails, sleep on it. Give yourself a day or two to think about where it will fit into your day. Something that piques your interest early today after your morning coffee might not look as appealing two nights from now when you are crawling into bed dog tired.
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