Just realized I was wrong about setting a strict 9-5 schedule for my freelance work.

I thought it would prevent burnout, but after 6 months it just made me feel trapped and more stressed. Anyone else find that rigid routines backfire for them?

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karen_hill312d ago

Oh man, that's exactly it. A strict schedule just makes you feel guilty for stepping away, which is worse.

oliver_baker4912d ago

I mean, feeling guilty for stepping away is kind of the point though. That guilt is what pushes you to stick to the plan and actually get stuff done. Without that pressure, it's way too easy to just push things off forever.

wells.evan12d ago

Switched to just blocking out "deep work" times on my calendar. Everything else is flexible and it helped a ton.