> Consider doing personal projects early, before work. Give my best self to myself, to my own projects.
This is excellent advice. In the past, I've often tried to do my personal projects after a long 9 hour work day, and it was just so difficult to pull myself together to put the effort, even into projects that I loved and had a passion for. The few times I have tried working in the morning however, have been amazing. I'm full of energy, and able to put my best into the project. I 100% need to remember this advice always.