In case you're looking for some other resources, personally I think coding challenges are a great way to learn (top 10 list of some good sites), but there are also some good sites dedicated to just learning - Codeacademy is the main one I know of.
Personally I think learning even in small doses is helpful even if you don't have a lot of time, so long as you can do it at least semi-regularly. Just a thought :)
Yeah I think those are good too from @xerdo and more interactive use of python. You sound like you need also some reflexive memory (practice memory) or are a kinetic learner (learn by doing learning style.) You should continue working and get stable. Also I would instead of going crazy with python.... slowly learn it... just regularly take 30 minutes and then stop at 30... or similar... there are also ways to practice python over the internet... that has been part of our test video shoots we have done.