seesaw we are kindred spirits!

I've been running a book consultancy business. A year ago, I worked as a server, was starting my own business (again), drawing, writing a book, and figuring out how to get back into grad school for a PhD. I've done this all several times over haha. Now, I have one client. But I want to increase that (obviously), go back for my PhD, and also have a series of drawings that I want to either showcase or use for designs as part of a business. And write a book. In my heyday I would do all of these thing, physically train like crazy, and push myself.

Being diagnosed with Celiac disease didn't slow me down... yet. I hate the idea of burnout because it makes me feel like I can't do enough. Even now it's super hard for me to take a step back. But I try to remain present in moments when I am taking a breather and appreciate it. I try to remind myself that this is the gift I need to keep on giving, because in small ways it's saving my life.

Barbara Sher and Emilie Wopnick have amazing books for people who want to do it all. These are geared towards time management, prioritizing, and creative brainstorming. Something to keep in mind is that you don't have to do everything at once.

I admire your tenacity and ambition. Preserving that many times means giving yourself way more credit than you do and taking off more time than you thought you need, even if it doesn't natural right now.