there's something about the daily routine that has always overwhelmed me an instinctual need to over
complicate simple tasks to push for exceptional productivity it's like we aspire to make the most
of every day to never waste the thing that always seems to slip by faster and faster
truthfully the longer i've been here on this earth living in the pursuit of happiness the more
i've realized that sometimes the simplest days are the ones that fulfill me the most being an
entrepreneur there's a sort of shameful stigma around being someone whose routine doesn't involve
waking up at six am and attacking the day like a feature on forbes relentless there's something
to be said for that kind of lifestyle but for me this is what a typical day looks like a real
day the routine that keeps me motivated and productive but most importantly just
happy i'm a night owl and probably one of the worst of them i'm not gonna lie
i've endlessly fought to be a morning person but over the years i've just found that my creative
brain simply tends to function better in the evening so getting started just a few hours later
allows me to better take advantage of the creative boost i tend to feel as the day progresses
not every day looks like this but honestly these are some of the days i look forward to
the most the days i find my balance a chance to breathe to some simple can mean mundane
but the simplest of things can also be the most beautiful and complex in their own ways
after waking up and a quick breakfast kylie and i like to head across the street to grab some coffee
i'm fully aware that this isn't the most economical choice but
in many ways the pandemic has changed the way i live my life even in the smallest of ways and
i'm sure it won't last forever but for now i'm glad to spend three or four dollars on
a coffee every few mornings in order to spend you know 20 or so minutes outside to stretch
my legs and feel the fresh air exchange a couple of hellos some casual conversation
to me it's a small sacrifice worth making most of the afternoon is spent taking care of the most
urgent work on my plate sometimes it's editing a client project or emails writing or filming a
video for youtube i tend to allow these hours to be my most flexible as the day-to-day work
that needs to be done varies pretty drastically depending on the current projects it's sort of the
blessing but also the curse of freelance like the need to be strict with your schedule is imperative
but it also gives you the freedom to work the hours you choose speed bumps and roadblocks are
bound to happen taking breaks is a good thing i found that i'm my most happy and productive when
i don't force things allowing the day to unfold and simply working my way down my to-do list
admittedly as i think many of us my habits with fitness and the gym have definitely slacked a bit
i do my best to get in the gym maybe three times a week for if i'm feeling good as time has gone on
and my schedule has gotten more filled the i don't have time excuse definitely tends to slip out
a little too often the more i've been doing this and the more that i've been prioritizing my mental
health and just my happiness i realized that finding a routine that works for you that keeps
you motivated that keeps you excited to wake up and not feel overwhelmed with the work that
you're trying to accomplish is the most important thing you can do for your life and your career
as the day progresses on i aim to try and wrap up my work before dinner spending time with my
partner maybe unwinding with a glass of wine i've been making an effort to disconnect from things
sooner but it's not uncommon to find myself editing or shooting well into the late evening
being 25 years old and working in this creative industry where you're surrounded
by people who are pushing the boundaries who are posting on youtube multiple times a week
it can be hard and almost discouraging to feel as though you're not doing enough on a daily basis
this is something i've struggled with for so long in my career especially as i've continued to grow
could i do more every day could i make more money and take on more work each week the answer is
probably yes but is that a decision that's going to keep me happy and keep me wanting to pursue
this whole thing which ultimately started as a passion as the years go on my work and my routines
will forever be in flux not fighting it and allowing yourself to relax and find comfort
and even the simplest of routines is something i think we could all strive to do a little more
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