Rest

November 16, 2016

Rest

            From my previous blog I talked about the importance of working hard. As much as its important to work hard. It’s also important to rest; the reason why I say that is because we can become drained creatively. I can talk from experience where there have been times I have burned myself out. As creative people we get caught up in our work. I understand that most of us are very passionate about what we do. That sometimes can hinder our ability to rest and concentrate on other things. There have been moments where I neglected sleep, eating, and socializing with family and friends. It’s extremely important that we do not forget about our physical needs, such as food and sleep. Make sure you are getting the rest you need to fuel your creative drive.

            One way I trained myself to take breaks when I’m working is to set a time. Set a specific time aside that will allow you to get away from your work. That time should be used to relax, eat, exercise, and spend time with family. Nothing should be geared towards your work or anything else related. For example, anytime I am working on a project, like a graphic design logo. I primarily give myself anywhere from 2-3 hours of work time. After that time is spent I take a one-hour break from my work to relax. When we take breaks it allows us to gain more momentum. So when we go back to our work we are more focused and productive. Resting is very much needed for our creativity. Be sure you are giving yourself enough downtime so you can become more strong-minded.