In my multi-hustle era
When I made a list in the midst of the pandemic about what my ideal work-life balance would look like, my top 3 priorities were:
Do work that FEELS good as well as looks good by working with small businesses and non-profits who are giving back to their communities.
Work on a wide range of design projects, and not be limited to just ONE kind of design.
Be able to be home when my kiddo gets off school.
By flexing up on a workload for a particular client or company as needed I can have a more balanced life AND jump into a wide-range of design work. I also get to work with incredible creatives, and elevate my work as a result of these collaborations.
