Creative, battery-recharging, vacations are a necessity - not a luxury

I am approaching a 2 week 3 day much needed vacation. I think some might think that my life is a vacation, since I work from home. But, even I... the work-from-home graphic designer, need a break every once in a great while!

I saw this article on Creative Freelancer Conference Blog. It pretty much just makes me feel not guilty. I love it. Well... I always feel a little guilty! :-)


A large part of "Reaping the Rewards of Creative Independence" involves creating a well-defined balance in one's life. There does seem to be a tendency for independent creative professionals to work around the clock - especially when lots of work is coming in the door. As self-employed individuals, designers, writers, photographers and illustrators are not, for the most part, getting paid when not working. How does that situation allow for much needed vacations?

Vacations are not a luxury reserved for corporate cubicle inhibitors with great benefit packages. Annual holidays are a necessity for all workers. They are a time to share with loved ones and friends, reflect on past ups and downs in business, plan for the future of one's career, read a few good books, visit exotic locales and recharge one's "batteries."

Such escapes from the world of business do require advance planning - and occasional client hand-holding prior to the actual trip. Read more.