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Ever felt absolutely done in by the end of your work week? It happens to everyone, and whether your job is physically intensive, mentally draining, or some combination therein, there are days when you want to phone one in and relax away. This mentality is essentially the enemy of success in a job where you're your own boss and best cheerleader, but it can be just as important to give yourself this time to unwind when you've worked day after day to the point of inefficiency. Finding a happy medium between utilizing "off days" for auditions and practice and truly taking a moment to breathe or recharge can be more of a challenge than work itself, but its vital to maintaining your mental and even physical health.
My personal hope is that as I continue to adapt each week towards this combination of these types of work I'll find the recovery time between different jobs decreasing. It's easy enough to find myself in the studio with the proverbial blinders on for hours, working on take after take trying to achieve perfection. And similarly it can be just as easy to find yourself accidentally losing time on the internet, listening to music, watching Netflix or what have you. This all before you have to factor in chores, errands and general housekeeping that goes into everyone's life anyway; though sometimes the most seemingly menial or mundane tasks can provide the most meaningful respite from the intense focus required to continually produce quality work.
And let's not forget that forcing yourself to get outside of your apartment or studio can be a useful break from frustrating situations, or even when you're having an incredibly productive day but haven't had a breath of fresh air in a while. For an industry that centers largely around being in an airtight box for potential hours on end, the productivity generated by leaving said space for a bit of exercise or change of scenery can be surprising. Learning the tips and tricks that work best for you specifically can improve your output, your quality of product, and your mood as well. There's certainly no better feeling than hitting that line exactly the way you wanted or even needed to, not just for a client or director, but for yourself personally to feel satisfied with your effort and the end result.
I'm always trying to improve on the methods that help me maximize my time and productivity, but what are your tips or tricks that work for you? Let me know in the comments below, and as always stay tuned this Thursday's for the next Impression of the Week! Thanks to everyone who gave feedback from last week, and I hope to see more suggestions of voices or characters you think I should try!
Until Next time,
B