How do you balance real life and gaming?

Hey all,

I am really curious to knowhow do you manage to balance your real life duties (such as work) and gaming sessions?

As I am always finding it harder to stay up to date with all the latest video games coming out, I tend to limit myconsumption. So maybe I might focus on 1 or 2 single player titles at a time, take my time to complete itand avoid any the additional content such as collectables or achievements.

That being said I doeventually take a small break and play a fewenjoyable multiplayer games (though ones that offer quick short sessions rather thanthereally time consuming ones).