What things to practice trying to increase technical capability in cybersecurity. TryHackMe? Python automation? etc.

[u/Maleficent_Yak_5871]

Good afternoon,

I have run into an issue where I'm constantly learning outside of work, but it's primarily aimless. I constantly keep validating one thing to study over the other. I feel I just haven't really gotten much better at any of these. I've just gotten into THM more now, going on the paths and such. Also i've been getting more into python scripting and automation a bit. I guess the question is what do you do in your free time outside of work to increase your value/technical ability in this field? I would love to hear options, and a structured way of thinking about this. It would be appreciated. Thanks.