Balancing Dev Life With Creative Projects

Working on a children's colouring book uses a different part of my attention from development. I like having a creative project where the result isn't another interface.

The balancing act is keeping it enjoyable when time is limited. I don't want to turn every free evening into a second shift. Some weeks I make progress; other weeks it waits. Having an idea on the go is good, but it doesn't need to become another source of deadlines.