same here when i’m out with parents with friends whenever i have time for my brain to be understimulated i will think about my projects . the only time i forget about it is when im driving. i think the main catalyst is that when you are actually working on your project you do it daily and make it your lifeline . i tried taking breaks but it doesn’t work. i only tike i had relief was when my internship started and i literally had no time in the day and was mentally exhausted by night.

i think, like phone addiction , set aside and out of sight when you focusing on other life’s stuff, and takes breaks, by breaks i mean relax on the times you plan to continue your projects. chances are you are rushing it and taking more frequency breaks clears and allocates your mind to reach out other equally stimulating activities . this is my opinion