I'm so glad that we're all being more open about the struggle to succeed. Because, let me tell you, the struggle is real. Recently, I've seen a number of excellent blog posts, instagram posts, and web articles discussing burnout, fatigue, and the struggle of making a living as an artist. I'm linking to a few that really resonated for me. I hope you'll find them interesting.
Carrie Bloomston: Why I Quit the Gig Economy and Got a Day Job
There but for the grace of God go I. That's the first phrase that popped into my head after reading Carrie's article. The struggle to make financial ends meet, even with what looks like a successful business, is ongoing for most artists. It's important to remember that everyone is an iceberg — you only see about 10% of what is really happening.
Lisa Congdon: On Self-Employment, Workaholism and Getting My Life Back
I think that Lisa was the first really high profile artist I noticed talking about burnout in ways I could relate. Her article is excellent and shares some solutions that have worked for her.
Grace Bonney (aka Design Sponge): On Taking a Break
I saw a comment recently that said something along the lines of, "It's hard to change directions on social media." Grace is pretty open in her post about the fact that she has changed as a person and isn't sure how to transition her (very successful) business. Or even if she should. The comments are worth a read along with what she wrote. She's in the middle of a transition and I look forward to seeing her "come out the other end" so to speak.
Emily McDowell: Stress Before/After
This is a short and sweet before/after picture with a few words about the toll of stress. It is really difficult to prioritize yourself and your health. Although, I recently saw a headline that caught my eye: Why Exercising is a Higher Priority Than My Business. I'm not surprised that it was written by a man. Women, in particular, find it difficult to prioritize themselves above their families and their work.
Finally, I recently posted this on instagram:
Making a living as an artist is wonderful, but it's not quite all fun and creative play. Success in any industry is based on endless hard work.
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Hi Julie,
Funny that only this morning my husband and I talked about this. Out of the blue I suggested that we sell the 2 embroidery machines and thereby put an end to our homebased business. He was taken aback for a while, but then we realised that this is not actually what I want to do, because I really love embroidering. We just need to find our focus again, and figure out how to balance a lot of things in our lives.
Blessings,
Susie
South Africa
Hi Julie,
Funny that only this morning my husband and I talked about this. Out of the blue I suggested that we sell the 2 embroidery machines and thereby put an end to our homebased business. He was taken aback for a while, but then we realised that this is not actually what I want to do, because I really love embroidering. We just need to find our focus again, and figure out how to balance a lot of things in our lives.
Blessings,
Susie
South Africa
Hi Julie,
Funny that only this morning my husband and I talked about this. Out of the blue I suggested that we sell the 2 embroidery machines and thereby put an end to our homebased business. He was taken aback for a while, but then we realised that this is not actually what I want to do, because I really love embroidering. We just need to find our focus again, and figure out how to balance a lot of things in our lives.
Blessings,
Susie
South Africa
Hi Julie,
Funny that only this morning my husband and I talked about this. Out of the blue I suggested that we sell the 2 embroidery machines and thereby put an end to our homebased business. He was taken aback for a while, but then we realised that this is not actually what I want to do, because I really love embroidering. We just need to find our focus again, and figure out how to balance a lot of things in our lives.
Blessings,
Susie
South Africa
Hi Julie,
Funny that only this morning my husband and I talked about this. Out of the blue I suggested that we sell the 2 embroidery machines and thereby put an end to our homebased business. He was taken aback for a while, but then we realised that this is not actually what I want to do, because I really love embroidering. We just need to find our focus again, and figure out how to balance a lot of things in our lives.
Blessings,
Susie
South Africa
Hi Julie,
Funny that only this morning my husband and I talked about this. Out of the blue I suggested that we sell the 2 embroidery machines and thereby put an end to our homebased business. He was taken aback for a while, but then we realised that this is not actually what I want to do, because I really love embroidering. We just need to find our focus again, and figure out how to balance a lot of things in our lives.
Blessings,
Susie
South Africa
Hi Julie,
Funny that only this morning my husband and I talked about this. Out of the blue I suggested that we sell the 2 embroidery machines and thereby put an end to our homebased business. He was taken aback for a while, but then we realised that this is not actually what I want to do, because I really love embroidering. We just need to find our focus again, and figure out how to balance a lot of things in our lives.
Blessings,
Susie
South Africa
Wow! I recently took a step back from the business I was successfully building. I’m lucky in that I didn’t need the income to survive (not that I was raking it in) but still it was a hard decision . I know that if I decided to continue later I was going to lose the momentum I had worked so hard to build up. Guess what? I’m still here! I survived. I decided to take another direction. Now before I pick up any of it again I want to figure out how to balance it all with my real life, THIS post is going to help me. I’ve yet to read all the shared artists’ post you’ve linked but I know they will help me to not step back in the holes. THANK you for talking about this topic! ❤️
Wow! I recently took a step back from the business I was successfully building. I’m lucky in that I didn’t need the income to survive (not that I was raking it in) but still it was a hard decision . I know that if I decided to continue later I was going to lose the momentum I had worked so hard to build up. Guess what? I’m still here! I survived. I decided to take another direction. Now before I pick up any of it again I want to figure out how to balance it all with my real life, THIS post is going to help me. I’ve yet to read all the shared artists’ post you’ve linked but I know they will help me to not step back in the holes. THANK you for talking about this topic! ❤️
Wow! I recently took a step back from the business I was successfully building. I’m lucky in that I didn’t need the income to survive (not that I was raking it in) but still it was a hard decision . I know that if I decided to continue later I was going to lose the momentum I had worked so hard to build up. Guess what? I’m still here! I survived. I decided to take another direction. Now before I pick up any of it again I want to figure out how to balance it all with my real life, THIS post is going to help me. I’ve yet to read all the shared artists’ post you’ve linked but I know they will help me to not step back in the holes. THANK you for talking about this topic! ❤️
Wow! I recently took a step back from the business I was successfully building. I’m lucky in that I didn’t need the income to survive (not that I was raking it in) but still it was a hard decision . I know that if I decided to continue later I was going to lose the momentum I had worked so hard to build up. Guess what? I’m still here! I survived. I decided to take another direction. Now before I pick up any of it again I want to figure out how to balance it all with my real life, THIS post is going to help me. I’ve yet to read all the shared artists’ post you’ve linked but I know they will help me to not step back in the holes. THANK you for talking about this topic! ❤️
Wow! I recently took a step back from the business I was successfully building. I’m lucky in that I didn’t need the income to survive (not that I was raking it in) but still it was a hard decision . I know that if I decided to continue later I was going to lose the momentum I had worked so hard to build up. Guess what? I’m still here! I survived. I decided to take another direction. Now before I pick up any of it again I want to figure out how to balance it all with my real life, THIS post is going to help me. I’ve yet to read all the shared artists’ post you’ve linked but I know they will help me to not step back in the holes. THANK you for talking about this topic! ❤️
Wow! I recently took a step back from the business I was successfully building. I’m lucky in that I didn’t need the income to survive (not that I was raking it in) but still it was a hard decision . I know that if I decided to continue later I was going to lose the momentum I had worked so hard to build up. Guess what? I’m still here! I survived. I decided to take another direction. Now before I pick up any of it again I want to figure out how to balance it all with my real life, THIS post is going to help me. I’ve yet to read all the shared artists’ post you’ve linked but I know they will help me to not step back in the holes. THANK you for talking about this topic! ❤️
Wow! I recently took a step back from the business I was successfully building. I’m lucky in that I didn’t need the income to survive (not that I was raking it in) but still it was a hard decision . I know that if I decided to continue later I was going to lose the momentum I had worked so hard to build up. Guess what? I’m still here! I survived. I decided to take another direction. Now before I pick up any of it again I want to figure out how to balance it all with my real life, THIS post is going to help me. I’ve yet to read all the shared artists’ post you’ve linked but I know they will help me to not step back in the holes. THANK you for talking about this topic! ❤️
Love this article I’d like to offer a perspective as a life long artist who has popped in and out of making a living. Sometimes pulling back and rethinking your role in your business is a good thing. If it means taking a real job for a while it may give you the ability to refocus and recreate your art based business. It’s a tough fight but well worth it….
Love this article I’d like to offer a perspective as a life long artist who has popped in and out of making a living. Sometimes pulling back and rethinking your role in your business is a good thing. If it means taking a real job for a while it may give you the ability to refocus and recreate your art based business. It’s a tough fight but well worth it….
Love this article I’d like to offer a perspective as a life long artist who has popped in and out of making a living. Sometimes pulling back and rethinking your role in your business is a good thing. If it means taking a real job for a while it may give you the ability to refocus and recreate your art based business. It’s a tough fight but well worth it….
Love this article I’d like to offer a perspective as a life long artist who has popped in and out of making a living. Sometimes pulling back and rethinking your role in your business is a good thing. If it means taking a real job for a while it may give you the ability to refocus and recreate your art based business. It’s a tough fight but well worth it….
Love this article I’d like to offer a perspective as a life long artist who has popped in and out of making a living. Sometimes pulling back and rethinking your role in your business is a good thing. If it means taking a real job for a while it may give you the ability to refocus and recreate your art based business. It’s a tough fight but well worth it….
Love this article I’d like to offer a perspective as a life long artist who has popped in and out of making a living. Sometimes pulling back and rethinking your role in your business is a good thing. If it means taking a real job for a while it may give you the ability to refocus and recreate your art based business. It’s a tough fight but well worth it….
Love this article I’d like to offer a perspective as a life long artist who has popped in and out of making a living. Sometimes pulling back and rethinking your role in your business is a good thing. If it means taking a real job for a while it may give you the ability to refocus and recreate your art based business. It’s a tough fight but well worth it….
you think female artists are the only people to experience burnout!
My husband had a very specialized electrical business and announce he was retiring as he reached 65. He then spent a year selling the business. i know of countless other men especially those without an heir who get out. it does seem that the younger you are when you start the less likely you are to retire and or sell your business.
The myth of self employment is that sou have no boss therefore you can do anything you want!!!!! No you cannot you have to think business every day and is you have no partner no backup then it is all on you. Doing what you want to do as in “my art” has many facets and that includes paying for you life. It means you are ON 24/7. Those who do not have an eye on finances will not make it. That is called making a living.
you think female artists are the only people to experience burnout!
My husband had a very specialized electrical business and announce he was retiring as he reached 65. He then spent a year selling the business. i know of countless other men especially those without an heir who get out. it does seem that the younger you are when you start the less likely you are to retire and or sell your business.
The myth of self employment is that sou have no boss therefore you can do anything you want!!!!! No you cannot you have to think business every day and is you have no partner no backup then it is all on you. Doing what you want to do as in “my art” has many facets and that includes paying for you life. It means you are ON 24/7. Those who do not have an eye on finances will not make it. That is called making a living.
you think female artists are the only people to experience burnout!
My husband had a very specialized electrical business and announce he was retiring as he reached 65. He then spent a year selling the business. i know of countless other men especially those without an heir who get out. it does seem that the younger you are when you start the less likely you are to retire and or sell your business.
The myth of self employment is that sou have no boss therefore you can do anything you want!!!!! No you cannot you have to think business every day and is you have no partner no backup then it is all on you. Doing what you want to do as in “my art” has many facets and that includes paying for you life. It means you are ON 24/7. Those who do not have an eye on finances will not make it. That is called making a living.
you think female artists are the only people to experience burnout!
My husband had a very specialized electrical business and announce he was retiring as he reached 65. He then spent a year selling the business. i know of countless other men especially those without an heir who get out. it does seem that the younger you are when you start the less likely you are to retire and or sell your business.
The myth of self employment is that sou have no boss therefore you can do anything you want!!!!! No you cannot you have to think business every day and is you have no partner no backup then it is all on you. Doing what you want to do as in “my art” has many facets and that includes paying for you life. It means you are ON 24/7. Those who do not have an eye on finances will not make it. That is called making a living.
you think female artists are the only people to experience burnout!
My husband had a very specialized electrical business and announce he was retiring as he reached 65. He then spent a year selling the business. i know of countless other men especially those without an heir who get out. it does seem that the younger you are when you start the less likely you are to retire and or sell your business.
The myth of self employment is that sou have no boss therefore you can do anything you want!!!!! No you cannot you have to think business every day and is you have no partner no backup then it is all on you. Doing what you want to do as in “my art” has many facets and that includes paying for you life. It means you are ON 24/7. Those who do not have an eye on finances will not make it. That is called making a living.
you think female artists are the only people to experience burnout!
My husband had a very specialized electrical business and announce he was retiring as he reached 65. He then spent a year selling the business. i know of countless other men especially those without an heir who get out. it does seem that the younger you are when you start the less likely you are to retire and or sell your business.
The myth of self employment is that sou have no boss therefore you can do anything you want!!!!! No you cannot you have to think business every day and is you have no partner no backup then it is all on you. Doing what you want to do as in “my art” has many facets and that includes paying for you life. It means you are ON 24/7. Those who do not have an eye on finances will not make it. That is called making a living.
you think female artists are the only people to experience burnout!
My husband had a very specialized electrical business and announce he was retiring as he reached 65. He then spent a year selling the business. i know of countless other men especially those without an heir who get out. it does seem that the younger you are when you start the less likely you are to retire and or sell your business.
The myth of self employment is that sou have no boss therefore you can do anything you want!!!!! No you cannot you have to think business every day and is you have no partner no backup then it is all on you. Doing what you want to do as in “my art” has many facets and that includes paying for you life. It means you are ON 24/7. Those who do not have an eye on finances will not make it. That is called making a living.
I dont think only female artists experience burnout. Never said that. In fact, the last line of the post is: Success in any industry is based on endless hard work.
I dont think only female artists experience burnout. Never said that. In fact, the last line of the post is: Success in any industry is based on endless hard work.
I dont think only female artists experience burnout. Never said that. In fact, the last line of the post is: Success in any industry is based on endless hard work.
I dont think only female artists experience burnout. Never said that. In fact, the last line of the post is: Success in any industry is based on endless hard work.
I dont think only female artists experience burnout. Never said that. In fact, the last line of the post is: Success in any industry is based on endless hard work.
I dont think only female artists experience burnout. Never said that. In fact, the last line of the post is: Success in any industry is based on endless hard work.
I dont think only female artists experience burnout. Never said that. In fact, the last line of the post is: Success in any industry is based on endless hard work.
Every single day, I dream about quitting my full time job, and becoming a full time artist (“…like Julie!” I think). I picture playing in my Art Room allllll day, with my dog by my side. I never picture the frustrations of the behind-the-scenes like a PITA website, working holidays/weekends, or slow/no sales. Therefore, I know that the idea of it is SO, SO, SO much sweeter than the reality.
The fact is: I am very good at showing up and doing what I’m told. Then, no matter what, I receive a paycheck every 2 weeks, without having to worry about it or hustle harder. Did I mention that I work for 2 great, philanthropic people where I have my own office at a dog-friendly building? Yeah, I’d be a fool to give all of this up.
So, I recently realized that being a full time artist will likely just remain a dream. I don’t have to stop daydreaming about it (perhaps that’s where the phrase “Don’t quit your daydream.” comes from), but I’m slowly accepting that it’s more of a pretend plan than an actual plan. It’s the thing I cling to on Monday mornings, or when co-workers annoy me. It’s a nice mental escape, if nothing else.
I look forward to reading through all of these links. I appreciate you sharing glimpses of the grass (that I have always envisioned as greener), on the other side. 🙂
Every single day, I dream about quitting my full time job, and becoming a full time artist (“…like Julie!” I think). I picture playing in my Art Room allllll day, with my dog by my side. I never picture the frustrations of the behind-the-scenes like a PITA website, working holidays/weekends, or slow/no sales. Therefore, I know that the idea of it is SO, SO, SO much sweeter than the reality.
The fact is: I am very good at showing up and doing what I’m told. Then, no matter what, I receive a paycheck every 2 weeks, without having to worry about it or hustle harder. Did I mention that I work for 2 great, philanthropic people where I have my own office at a dog-friendly building? Yeah, I’d be a fool to give all of this up.
So, I recently realized that being a full time artist will likely just remain a dream. I don’t have to stop daydreaming about it (perhaps that’s where the phrase “Don’t quit your daydream.” comes from), but I’m slowly accepting that it’s more of a pretend plan than an actual plan. It’s the thing I cling to on Monday mornings, or when co-workers annoy me. It’s a nice mental escape, if nothing else.
I look forward to reading through all of these links. I appreciate you sharing glimpses of the grass (that I have always envisioned as greener), on the other side. 🙂
Every single day, I dream about quitting my full time job, and becoming a full time artist (“…like Julie!” I think). I picture playing in my Art Room allllll day, with my dog by my side. I never picture the frustrations of the behind-the-scenes like a PITA website, working holidays/weekends, or slow/no sales. Therefore, I know that the idea of it is SO, SO, SO much sweeter than the reality.
The fact is: I am very good at showing up and doing what I’m told. Then, no matter what, I receive a paycheck every 2 weeks, without having to worry about it or hustle harder. Did I mention that I work for 2 great, philanthropic people where I have my own office at a dog-friendly building? Yeah, I’d be a fool to give all of this up.
So, I recently realized that being a full time artist will likely just remain a dream. I don’t have to stop daydreaming about it (perhaps that’s where the phrase “Don’t quit your daydream.” comes from), but I’m slowly accepting that it’s more of a pretend plan than an actual plan. It’s the thing I cling to on Monday mornings, or when co-workers annoy me. It’s a nice mental escape, if nothing else.
I look forward to reading through all of these links. I appreciate you sharing glimpses of the grass (that I have always envisioned as greener), on the other side. 🙂
Every single day, I dream about quitting my full time job, and becoming a full time artist (“…like Julie!” I think). I picture playing in my Art Room allllll day, with my dog by my side. I never picture the frustrations of the behind-the-scenes like a PITA website, working holidays/weekends, or slow/no sales. Therefore, I know that the idea of it is SO, SO, SO much sweeter than the reality.
The fact is: I am very good at showing up and doing what I’m told. Then, no matter what, I receive a paycheck every 2 weeks, without having to worry about it or hustle harder. Did I mention that I work for 2 great, philanthropic people where I have my own office at a dog-friendly building? Yeah, I’d be a fool to give all of this up.
So, I recently realized that being a full time artist will likely just remain a dream. I don’t have to stop daydreaming about it (perhaps that’s where the phrase “Don’t quit your daydream.” comes from), but I’m slowly accepting that it’s more of a pretend plan than an actual plan. It’s the thing I cling to on Monday mornings, or when co-workers annoy me. It’s a nice mental escape, if nothing else.
I look forward to reading through all of these links. I appreciate you sharing glimpses of the grass (that I have always envisioned as greener), on the other side. 🙂
Every single day, I dream about quitting my full time job, and becoming a full time artist (“…like Julie!” I think). I picture playing in my Art Room allllll day, with my dog by my side. I never picture the frustrations of the behind-the-scenes like a PITA website, working holidays/weekends, or slow/no sales. Therefore, I know that the idea of it is SO, SO, SO much sweeter than the reality.
The fact is: I am very good at showing up and doing what I’m told. Then, no matter what, I receive a paycheck every 2 weeks, without having to worry about it or hustle harder. Did I mention that I work for 2 great, philanthropic people where I have my own office at a dog-friendly building? Yeah, I’d be a fool to give all of this up.
So, I recently realized that being a full time artist will likely just remain a dream. I don’t have to stop daydreaming about it (perhaps that’s where the phrase “Don’t quit your daydream.” comes from), but I’m slowly accepting that it’s more of a pretend plan than an actual plan. It’s the thing I cling to on Monday mornings, or when co-workers annoy me. It’s a nice mental escape, if nothing else.
I look forward to reading through all of these links. I appreciate you sharing glimpses of the grass (that I have always envisioned as greener), on the other side. 🙂
Every single day, I dream about quitting my full time job, and becoming a full time artist (“…like Julie!” I think). I picture playing in my Art Room allllll day, with my dog by my side. I never picture the frustrations of the behind-the-scenes like a PITA website, working holidays/weekends, or slow/no sales. Therefore, I know that the idea of it is SO, SO, SO much sweeter than the reality.
The fact is: I am very good at showing up and doing what I’m told. Then, no matter what, I receive a paycheck every 2 weeks, without having to worry about it or hustle harder. Did I mention that I work for 2 great, philanthropic people where I have my own office at a dog-friendly building? Yeah, I’d be a fool to give all of this up.
So, I recently realized that being a full time artist will likely just remain a dream. I don’t have to stop daydreaming about it (perhaps that’s where the phrase “Don’t quit your daydream.” comes from), but I’m slowly accepting that it’s more of a pretend plan than an actual plan. It’s the thing I cling to on Monday mornings, or when co-workers annoy me. It’s a nice mental escape, if nothing else.
I look forward to reading through all of these links. I appreciate you sharing glimpses of the grass (that I have always envisioned as greener), on the other side. 🙂
Every single day, I dream about quitting my full time job, and becoming a full time artist (“…like Julie!” I think). I picture playing in my Art Room allllll day, with my dog by my side. I never picture the frustrations of the behind-the-scenes like a PITA website, working holidays/weekends, or slow/no sales. Therefore, I know that the idea of it is SO, SO, SO much sweeter than the reality.
The fact is: I am very good at showing up and doing what I’m told. Then, no matter what, I receive a paycheck every 2 weeks, without having to worry about it or hustle harder. Did I mention that I work for 2 great, philanthropic people where I have my own office at a dog-friendly building? Yeah, I’d be a fool to give all of this up.
So, I recently realized that being a full time artist will likely just remain a dream. I don’t have to stop daydreaming about it (perhaps that’s where the phrase “Don’t quit your daydream.” comes from), but I’m slowly accepting that it’s more of a pretend plan than an actual plan. It’s the thing I cling to on Monday mornings, or when co-workers annoy me. It’s a nice mental escape, if nothing else.
I look forward to reading through all of these links. I appreciate you sharing glimpses of the grass (that I have always envisioned as greener), on the other side. 🙂
Wow…what interesting stories! I wondered for a long time how you manage all of the things you do to keep yourself as an independent artist, traveling everywhere, working at night, etc. Constant traveling especially can be stressful. The grass always seems greener on the other side until we experience the other side. Finding balance especially when tied to income is the challenge. Yet, burnout is a serious problem and can happen in any profession and any person. Especially when we, during our most productive years of earning potential have the “Can Do” attitude and we say yes, bring it on, until we come to a screeching halt either by disease, exhaustion, and loss of mental clarity. Wishing you many blessings to find the right balance for you.
Wow…what interesting stories! I wondered for a long time how you manage all of the things you do to keep yourself as an independent artist, traveling everywhere, working at night, etc. Constant traveling especially can be stressful. The grass always seems greener on the other side until we experience the other side. Finding balance especially when tied to income is the challenge. Yet, burnout is a serious problem and can happen in any profession and any person. Especially when we, during our most productive years of earning potential have the “Can Do” attitude and we say yes, bring it on, until we come to a screeching halt either by disease, exhaustion, and loss of mental clarity. Wishing you many blessings to find the right balance for you.
Wow…what interesting stories! I wondered for a long time how you manage all of the things you do to keep yourself as an independent artist, traveling everywhere, working at night, etc. Constant traveling especially can be stressful. The grass always seems greener on the other side until we experience the other side. Finding balance especially when tied to income is the challenge. Yet, burnout is a serious problem and can happen in any profession and any person. Especially when we, during our most productive years of earning potential have the “Can Do” attitude and we say yes, bring it on, until we come to a screeching halt either by disease, exhaustion, and loss of mental clarity. Wishing you many blessings to find the right balance for you.
Wow…what interesting stories! I wondered for a long time how you manage all of the things you do to keep yourself as an independent artist, traveling everywhere, working at night, etc. Constant traveling especially can be stressful. The grass always seems greener on the other side until we experience the other side. Finding balance especially when tied to income is the challenge. Yet, burnout is a serious problem and can happen in any profession and any person. Especially when we, during our most productive years of earning potential have the “Can Do” attitude and we say yes, bring it on, until we come to a screeching halt either by disease, exhaustion, and loss of mental clarity. Wishing you many blessings to find the right balance for you.
Wow…what interesting stories! I wondered for a long time how you manage all of the things you do to keep yourself as an independent artist, traveling everywhere, working at night, etc. Constant traveling especially can be stressful. The grass always seems greener on the other side until we experience the other side. Finding balance especially when tied to income is the challenge. Yet, burnout is a serious problem and can happen in any profession and any person. Especially when we, during our most productive years of earning potential have the “Can Do” attitude and we say yes, bring it on, until we come to a screeching halt either by disease, exhaustion, and loss of mental clarity. Wishing you many blessings to find the right balance for you.
Wow…what interesting stories! I wondered for a long time how you manage all of the things you do to keep yourself as an independent artist, traveling everywhere, working at night, etc. Constant traveling especially can be stressful. The grass always seems greener on the other side until we experience the other side. Finding balance especially when tied to income is the challenge. Yet, burnout is a serious problem and can happen in any profession and any person. Especially when we, during our most productive years of earning potential have the “Can Do” attitude and we say yes, bring it on, until we come to a screeching halt either by disease, exhaustion, and loss of mental clarity. Wishing you many blessings to find the right balance for you.
Wow…what interesting stories! I wondered for a long time how you manage all of the things you do to keep yourself as an independent artist, traveling everywhere, working at night, etc. Constant traveling especially can be stressful. The grass always seems greener on the other side until we experience the other side. Finding balance especially when tied to income is the challenge. Yet, burnout is a serious problem and can happen in any profession and any person. Especially when we, during our most productive years of earning potential have the “Can Do” attitude and we say yes, bring it on, until we come to a screeching halt either by disease, exhaustion, and loss of mental clarity. Wishing you many blessings to find the right balance for you.
So true Julie. People only see what you share on SM but they dont see all the hard work behind the scenes and oh my gosh dont get my started on why exercise (with all my good intentions) always ends up on the back burner.
You continue to inspire, thank you. Cat
So true Julie. People only see what you share on SM but they dont see all the hard work behind the scenes and oh my gosh dont get my started on why exercise (with all my good intentions) always ends up on the back burner.
You continue to inspire, thank you. Cat
So true Julie. People only see what you share on SM but they dont see all the hard work behind the scenes and oh my gosh dont get my started on why exercise (with all my good intentions) always ends up on the back burner.
You continue to inspire, thank you. Cat
So true Julie. People only see what you share on SM but they dont see all the hard work behind the scenes and oh my gosh dont get my started on why exercise (with all my good intentions) always ends up on the back burner.
You continue to inspire, thank you. Cat
So true Julie. People only see what you share on SM but they dont see all the hard work behind the scenes and oh my gosh dont get my started on why exercise (with all my good intentions) always ends up on the back burner.
You continue to inspire, thank you. Cat
So true Julie. People only see what you share on SM but they dont see all the hard work behind the scenes and oh my gosh dont get my started on why exercise (with all my good intentions) always ends up on the back burner.
You continue to inspire, thank you. Cat
So true Julie. People only see what you share on SM but they dont see all the hard work behind the scenes and oh my gosh dont get my started on why exercise (with all my good intentions) always ends up on the back burner.
You continue to inspire, thank you. Cat
I believe that burnout can happen to anyone, self-employed or not. I really liked what Lisa said about the importance of meditation. You really have to practice showing up, paying attention to what is happening now, and keeping your thoughts on the present, not focused on what you should or could be doing. If your mindset doesn’t change, regardless of whether you work for yourself or others, then there just won’t BE a change. Thank you for sharing these wonderful articles!
I believe that burnout can happen to anyone, self-employed or not. I really liked what Lisa said about the importance of meditation. You really have to practice showing up, paying attention to what is happening now, and keeping your thoughts on the present, not focused on what you should or could be doing. If your mindset doesn’t change, regardless of whether you work for yourself or others, then there just won’t BE a change. Thank you for sharing these wonderful articles!
I believe that burnout can happen to anyone, self-employed or not. I really liked what Lisa said about the importance of meditation. You really have to practice showing up, paying attention to what is happening now, and keeping your thoughts on the present, not focused on what you should or could be doing. If your mindset doesn’t change, regardless of whether you work for yourself or others, then there just won’t BE a change. Thank you for sharing these wonderful articles!
I believe that burnout can happen to anyone, self-employed or not. I really liked what Lisa said about the importance of meditation. You really have to practice showing up, paying attention to what is happening now, and keeping your thoughts on the present, not focused on what you should or could be doing. If your mindset doesn’t change, regardless of whether you work for yourself or others, then there just won’t BE a change. Thank you for sharing these wonderful articles!
I believe that burnout can happen to anyone, self-employed or not. I really liked what Lisa said about the importance of meditation. You really have to practice showing up, paying attention to what is happening now, and keeping your thoughts on the present, not focused on what you should or could be doing. If your mindset doesn’t change, regardless of whether you work for yourself or others, then there just won’t BE a change. Thank you for sharing these wonderful articles!
I believe that burnout can happen to anyone, self-employed or not. I really liked what Lisa said about the importance of meditation. You really have to practice showing up, paying attention to what is happening now, and keeping your thoughts on the present, not focused on what you should or could be doing. If your mindset doesn’t change, regardless of whether you work for yourself or others, then there just won’t BE a change. Thank you for sharing these wonderful articles!
I believe that burnout can happen to anyone, self-employed or not. I really liked what Lisa said about the importance of meditation. You really have to practice showing up, paying attention to what is happening now, and keeping your thoughts on the present, not focused on what you should or could be doing. If your mindset doesn’t change, regardless of whether you work for yourself or others, then there just won’t BE a change. Thank you for sharing these wonderful articles!