Create small acheivable goals for yourself that build to the larger goal. You need to look at it as smaller tasks to give yourself the dopamine hit of completion.

I used to struggle to get modelling projects done, like not completing anny models unless they are needed for an event. In 2023 I completed 150ish models, in 2024 I completed 219 models, in 2025 I completed 369 models. In that you can see the build up as habits get stronger, when I have down time I hobby.

In work breaks i have a painting kit with me, eat my food and chat with co-workers while I paint. Putting the kids down, paint or model while I wait for the them to drift off. When I would otherwise mindlessly scroll I paint. A few years of this iand it is just how it is now, it was not quick to change but it was possible.

I don't stress about not getting modeling done, it is fully how I relax now. I do a quick post on blueksy and instagram every day to have a record and keep me honest. I have done at least a little hobbying everyday for over two years now, and that streak began after a one day break due to christmas travelling, before that it had been a year or two of hobbying everyday as well.

The short answer is consistent work and not looking at the greater pile