Can we talk about time management?

Ok, so I've been really struggling lately with this whole time management thing. I did a WIP round up and here are my results:

On my needles:

1. Linen Stitch Mitts which have been frogged and restarted.
2. Cowl that is all knit up but still needs me to sew in its ends.
3. Double Knit hat that is taking for-ev-er.

In my queue:

1. Sweater (my first!) that is currently still wound up into seven balls of beautiful Quince and Co. Osprey.
2. Hat requested by my husband.
3. Fingerless gloves requested by my mother-in-law.

On my spindle:
1. Natural Cormo roving trying desperately to become yarn.

Other:
1.Pattern for my men's fingerless mitts which is only half written.

So, I'm trying figure out when to cram all this stuff in. I mean, there's this pesky thing I have to do everyday where I get up and go to this office for 8 whole hours and do a bunch of stuff there. Plus, there's all this time I have to spend sleeping and eating and commuting (although I can squeak out some time if the subway isn't too crowded.) And then I have a dog and husband whom I would like to spend some time with.

How does one find the time to actually make progress on a project? Other people seem to be able to do it. And other people have kids! And husbands/wives who don't cook (Thanks Matt!). So, any suggestions? How do you make time? I've already switched to audiobooks so I can knit and get my lit fill, and I've pretty much given up cleaning or other housework because that is just way too time consuming. But the sleeping/eating/working stuff I can't see give up (at this point anyway).  And yes, I must add, that I am fully aware of the irony of me asking for time management help via my blog which, let's face it, is a time killer.

So, any ideas are welcome! I know there are some masters of time management out there; drop some knowledge on me, please.

Check it: Handspun

 

That's right. I did make this. And I have to say I'm feeling pretty proud. My very first handspun yarn. I can't wait to knit a little something up with this bulky bad boy.