I was trying to get some more freelance web design work and I was sleeping less, on the computer more - and is it worth it? I’ve been reevaluating - what’s important, what’s not. What do I want to fill those 24 hours up with each day? When I look back 10 years from now, what am I going to be happy I did - and what am I going to regret having done?
Because after all mans intellect and power, All you get is 650,000 hours if you’re lucky then you’re dead
So, I decided to close up shop - which wasn’t hard to do, I just have one project that I’m finishing up. You can’t do everything right? And I have a lot of other little mini-projects in my real life that I’m going to be working on. I won’t be vague, here’s what I want to do…
Be a good employee
There’s a lot of fairytale stories about becoming a freelancing and working at home when you want - but the truth is, I’ve got a great job. And even better, I genuinely enjoy it, most of the time. My employer is great, my managers are great, the work is fulfilling… so what am I looking for? So I’m ready to really give 100% at my job - which I think is something that people forget to do.Be a husband / father
Right now, I’m dieting for a natural bodybuilding contest, so I’m low on energy anyways… what’s left of my energy after work and working out - I want to give to my family. I want to be an energetic dad, I want to help do the dishes.Give 100% towards my bodybuilding contest
I’m dieting for 29 weeks total and it’s hard. It’s hard mentally and physically. The least I can do is give it my best shot.Personal finances
It seems like we’re never quite where we want to be. I want to spend some time and focus on our personal finances. Make sure we’re heading in the right direction to meet our goals.Blog more
I want to blog more. When I first started this blog, I was only blogging about profound thoughts I had… but I want to blog more often and about more relaxed topics. Maybe even throw in a picture or a video now and then.Enjoy real life
Ha - I said this on my web-site - and this one really isn’t related to web designing or not… but this has become a personal goal of mine lately - just enjoy real life. Get off the computer, get out of the screen… enjoy the little things.In conclusion - none of these are really about freelancing or not, just reevaluating how I want my life to be. If you don’t like something about your life - change it.