I totally agree with this. I am currently in that grind mode but I desperately want to take a break. I dont want to work for big companies anymore but for myself, which again takes a lot of effort. But sometimes taking things slow is the best approach. I burry myself into work way too often and I definitely need to learn to enjoy things a bit more. Its not healthy mindset at all because at some point you cant take it anymore. Learning to do things a bit slower and appreciate life around you, as idealistic as it sounds, sometimes is necessary.
Actually started off my year similarly, I just got back from a backpacking trip around the eastern side of the EU. Talk about eye-opening, I genuinely hope everyone gets an opportunity to do something like that.
As far as what I'm working on now, I'm deep into developing a brand for my own company I'd like to launch soon, working part time really hasn't been it for me and I have been told time and time again I need to use my skillset in the freelance space. To say my passion for design has been reignited is a bit of an understatement. There's still tough days though, for sure, but I'm seeing better days.
Hope everyone here has the year they deserve and want to achieve, sometimes it comes time to just say "F*** it."
I get this, tho I am only just starting out on my design journey with some social posts on my Instagram and starting a brand on etsy. Learning business side of commission work is another task that I am working on. So many small goals. As someone who is new to the professional grinding world, I can see how it becomes addicting. I feels electric when everything starts gaining momentum.
Agreed! I’ve started doing at least one day off a week to recharge and then when I go on vacations with my wife to leave my mac at home or if I bring it not to do any work at all. Recharging creative work is a big thing that I think more designers should implement into their hustle and grind
Im super excited to got to design school next year. I've been putting together my portfolio for freelance work. It's been the best coupla months so far :)
I totally agree with this. I am currently in that grind mode but I desperately want to take a break. I dont want to work for big companies anymore but for myself, which again takes a lot of effort. But sometimes taking things slow is the best approach. I burry myself into work way too often and I definitely need to learn to enjoy things a bit more. Its not healthy mindset at all because at some point you cant take it anymore. Learning to do things a bit slower and appreciate life around you, as idealistic as it sounds, sometimes is necessary.
Actually started off my year similarly, I just got back from a backpacking trip around the eastern side of the EU. Talk about eye-opening, I genuinely hope everyone gets an opportunity to do something like that.
As far as what I'm working on now, I'm deep into developing a brand for my own company I'd like to launch soon, working part time really hasn't been it for me and I have been told time and time again I need to use my skillset in the freelance space. To say my passion for design has been reignited is a bit of an understatement. There's still tough days though, for sure, but I'm seeing better days.
Hope everyone here has the year they deserve and want to achieve, sometimes it comes time to just say "F*** it."
I get this, tho I am only just starting out on my design journey with some social posts on my Instagram and starting a brand on etsy. Learning business side of commission work is another task that I am working on. So many small goals. As someone who is new to the professional grinding world, I can see how it becomes addicting. I feels electric when everything starts gaining momentum.
Agreed! I’ve started doing at least one day off a week to recharge and then when I go on vacations with my wife to leave my mac at home or if I bring it not to do any work at all. Recharging creative work is a big thing that I think more designers should implement into their hustle and grind
Im super excited to got to design school next year. I've been putting together my portfolio for freelance work. It's been the best coupla months so far :)