R&R

Being a freelancing consultant means creating your own schedule. It’s an amazing amount of freedom you have, but it does take a lot of discipline.

The biggest part I struggle with is time management, which is evident in my earlier posts. However, it’s not solely about managing my time for projects, but in making time for myself.

On Thursday, I delivered a project I had been working on, so Friday became my “Saturday.” Little by little, I spent the day cleaning and cleansing my apartment and myself.

It felt amazing. After flying in almost two weeks ago, I felt like I had back-to-back days of just constant movement and being busy. Yesterday felt like a moment to nest and care for myself which was extremely needed.

At the same time, I wondered why it took so long for a day like this to happen.

 It reminds me of something I wrote a few posts ago where I still believe I need to “earn” my rest. If I’ve been running myself thin for the last two weeks, I should’ve scheduled small doses of self-care to keep my energy and stamina high. Hindsight is 20/20.

I also need to remind myself that this is a process of learning self-care. I must learn how to prioritize myself even in the midst of chaos.