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1st off, username checks out.

>I am the most undisciplined self I have ever known and less productive.

Are you saying this is a result of marriage+kids or 1&2 above?

For other parents here:

Check that you get enough sleep.

Trying to work more than full days (e.g. long days at work, volunteering or moonlight consulting) while constantly getting woken up in the night can be really hard.

I had to give up a lot of my volunteering after I got kids.

I'm also really happy I took the effort to teach my kids to sleep through the night.

Strange. I found that my children have caused me to be much more disciplined, productive, and organized. It's just that much of my energy now goes toward raising good kids.