I’m a creative being. As a creative, I am in this space of wanting to solely focus on my creative projects. Basically, be a creative entrepreneur fulltime. Get paid to be me!

This year, I have made more professional progress by investing in my creative projects, than I have at my 9-5 job. To be a creative is a complex cycle. My 9-5 does not feed my creative soul. I don’t have to be creative at my job. I am blessed that my 9-5 provides me with lodging, transportation, food, and travel…but I’m struggling! I feel like I don’t have enough time to be creative. Between work, dissertation writing, and self-care my time is spread thin. I squeeze in time during most days to work on creative projects.

I’m frustrated, but very aware my current experience is a minor caveat to the bigger picture. My frustration comes from knowing what I am supposed to be doing but having limited time to do it. For the creatives out there…when did you know it was time to let go over a 9-5?  Or how did you maintain your 9-5 while pursuing creative endeavors?

Until next time,

-Peach