I prioritise myself before clients. Yes, they are paying for me, but I stick to what I like. If they don't like this they can jog on and book someone else. The sad fucks who try and bomb bard me with texts/calls I tell them to either book through AW, ask if they want details so they can pay direct or go annoy someone else, they wouldn't annoy their solicitor like this and not expect to be billed so don't try with me.

I don't sit in all day waiting for the phone to ring. I have a dual sim mobile. I have set hours and days that I work, and I use these hours to see clients, update sites etc. I ran a business many moons ago and had this approach then, so seemed logical to carry on. It also means that I can switch off mentally as everything has been done. Because of the phone, it also means I can pack up and take myself off to a coffee shop for an hour for a change of scenery and still work (I chose a big place in a quiet corner and even manage to talk sex chat calls lol). DirectIm, I set a couple of hours a week over a couple of days so I can do that and sort out paperwork. 

I meet up once a week with a friend for a very long lunch.
I meet up once every week or two with another friend and we go sauna and spend hours there.
I meet up a couple of times a week with loverboy.
The above 3 know what I do, so I don't have to hide anything and can relax fully. Spa guy often steps in as my driver when my usual guy isn't available.

I get out for a walk every day.

I listen to music. I read. I study (currently doing a business and admin course. It free. And October continue with OU)

I also do mixed martial arts. Have done so for years, started just before I started doing this.

These are the reasons why I choose SE work to employed it allows for this amount of flexibility so I can earn, have time for myself and not neglect the children.