Even Artists Need Vacations

Everyone needs to rest, relax, and recuperate.

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Many people think that the life of an artist is a cakewalk. They think that, as an artist, you’re doing what you love and getting paid. How can that possibly tire you out like normal work does?

Believe me, it does. Creative work and being an artist is a wonderful thing. But even artists need vacations. That’s because doing the work you love is still work. Work, even work you love, takes a toll on you mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.

As you’re reading this, I’m currently on my annual vacation. This involves decadent camping with nearly 10,000 other geeks doing medieval reenactment activities. My group’s camp includes heated water showers, an extensive kitchen, and always-filled drink coolers, both alcoholic and not. We also have a ginormous shaded common area where we can sit and talk, play games, and chill with each other.

Maybe that’s not your idea of a vacation, but this annual event always serves me as a good and healthy reset.

It’s all about maintaining your health, wellness, and wellbeing

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