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Stepping back for 15 days.
3 months straight. no real breaks. sleeping 4, maybe 5 hours on a good night. the ThinkPad's been open longer than it's been closed.
i need to actually stop, not just slow down.
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I’m back after a week away on vacation and a short business trip.
It was the perfect reset. I unplugged from screens for a bit, spent time in nature, went on a few treks, and caught up with friends. The kind of break that reminds you there’s a world beyond design and work.
Now I’m back with a fresh mind, new references, and a lot of energy to continue ongoing projects and start new ones.
Sometimes stepping away is the best thing you can do for your creativity. 💫
Absolutely stepping away is underrated. A fresh perspective and some time in nature can completely recharge your creativity. Excited to see what ideas and projects you bring back with this renewed energy! 💫
Hello, after a long break!!!!
amazing work
Sometimes you need a bit more you-time 🫧
When you run your own business, self-care is usually the first thing to go. Late nights blur into early mornings, public holidays become "catch-up days", and weekends are often spent planning for the week ahead.
So here's your reminder (and mine) to log off, go run a bath and take a well-deserved break.
This is the most peaceful illustration I've seen today — the rubber duck absolutely makes it! And the message hits different as a freelancer. The blue + teal + pink color combo is so joyful. Logging off, going for a bath 🛀
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