I have three special interests, and I am experiencing some difficulties around committing time to them at the moment. It's like I struggle to focus on my hobbies and dedicate the time I should to them because I am always concerned that I am neglecting my partner by spending time on them. She is fine with me doing my hobbies - she likes having some time to herself and doesn't want to live in my pockets, but I always feel like I am somehow letting her down by focusing on my interests.
I also find that sometimes I just don't feel motivated to do my interests. I spend lots of time sitting down and making complex plans about what I will do every night, but when it comes time to do it, often find I lack the motivation to do things. Sometimes I feel like I am wasting time doing these hobbies when I should be getting on with something more productive rather than indulging myself.
I wondered if anyone can offer any tips or suggestions on planning special interests around free time and also how to let go of some of the guilt I feel in engaging with my special interests?
