When my kids were small & I was working long hours, it was important to my stress levels to do some sewing each day. I set up my sewing machine & left it set up in an area so that I was part of the family room & included in the conversations, etc. I ran the dishwasher after supper & the washing machine while we slept. Get up in the morning & switch it to the dryer. When I got home, I'd fold the laundry & everyone grabbed thier stack on their way to bed. My sewing was mostly nights & weekends. Much better than sedatives! :-)