Dad for a Minute

Get acquainted with the GTD philosophy. First watch Merlin Mann explain the part of it called Inbox Zero (YouTube) to get an idea of what this attention management system is like. Then read Getting Things Done by David Allen. Keep in mind, the point of the philosophy isn’t to get more done. The point is to keep all the things you need to do in a trusted system that surfaces them when you’re ready. This allows you to focus on one thing at a time. More importantly, you’ll be able to put work out of your mind when you’re not working. Just make sure you have an inbox (I used to carry index cards) to capture work thoughts when you’re not at work, and then wait for when are next processing your inbox to think about those items.

Also consider using the Balance app. There’s a way to get a free trial for a year. Meditate for 5 minutes a day until it helps, then expand that if you have time, and explore other parts of the app. It’s specifically designed to address stress (among other things).