The Exhaustion is Real - EP05

Sometimes it is a set of emotions and work combined that there are days when you feel exhausted and burned out. These are the days you reconsider and evaluate all your decisions and make you doubt your own capacities. A lot can come off the design process, even if it is frustration or inspiration, and sometimes, at the end of a project, you just need to decompress for the next challenge. 

This is the time when everything should stop, but doesn’t and it won’t. After all, the show must go on. The important thing is that you use your tiredness and transform it into something productive or even just throw it away. Either way, here are a few options that will help you take off some of the pressure off your shoulders. 

Take the day off

I really hope you can do this. I know sometimes you just can’t with everything going on, but this helps a lot specially when everyone is driving you crazy. Postpone all your meetings, cancel all your appointments for that day and spend it as if there were no tomorrow. Just quit -for that day- everything that has to do with what makes you exhausted. You can use your time to go to the movies, a spa, spend the day with family, friends, a day at the beach, go shopping, anything that takes your mind off. 

Exercise

You won’t have a problem with this one if you’re an active person. I’m definitely not one of them and die every time I try to make it a habit *Resolution for New Years*, but it is one of the most decompressing things when you are too tense and your emotions are about to burst out. Clear your mind, do some Yoga, running, swimming or such. 

Engage in new Art. 

Nothing better than focusing on the things you love. Being a designer involves so much art and esthetics that you need to let your eyes enjoy new horizons. A way to reconnect with your designer self is searching for what inspires you, like artistic magazines, museums, travel, go to the theater and re-understand why you chose this path.

Find your inspiration

Whether it is enjoying with friends, or watching a movie, or even resting, the Inspiration will come if you search for it. Be patient, cause it may not happen overnight. Don't get frustrated if this doesn't happen instantly, you should always enjoy the ride and see where it takes you.

Remember the experiences.

I’m not sure if you’re one of those people who really enjoy delivering to a client and seeing their happy faces. Besides all the stress and time consuming is something really precious to see and you treasure it in your heart with other precious achievements and memories. I’m sure one of them and I get why you would do the whole process all over again. It’s so worth it! What gets me more excited is deciding on whatever detail I prefer and go shopping for beautiful lamps or carpets -red flag for shopaholics here-.

My point is, you should remember why you end up in this situation in the first place and attach to it, because this is the reason why you should stand on your feet again ready to overcome all obstacles.