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Anyone else still figuring out what true rest looks like as a freelancer?
One thing I am learning through freelancing is how hard it is to rest.
When your work feels like a reflection of who you are, it becomes easy to stay “on” even when the laptop is closed.
There is no clock-out time, no clear separation between weekdays and weekends.
It is both freeing and exhausting.
But at the same time, I have never felt this fulfilled.
Every project I take on feels aligned with something I care about deeply.
And that kind of fulfillment makes the learning curve worth it.
Day 9 of #createeveryday 🪷
Reminder: rest is part of the creative process.
That is soooo true!! The thing is, you could always do more, faster, better, bigger. But it's important to maintain balance, and I haven't quite figured out how yet. What I've implemented: every week, I block out time for things that recharge me, such as friends and sports (and...
@Florencia Ezcurra So true! 🙌 That guilt of staying "on" even after closing the laptop is so real for creatives. Rest isn't laziness, it's essential fuel for your best work. Love that you're reframing this! ✨💪
cant's say that enough times 🙌
yessss. especially this time of year, i find it way too easy to be "on" constantly when my brain is begging for a break.
Totally!!! I hope the end of this year comes with some relaxing times for you and you can take a period of time completely off 🤞🤞🤞🤞
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