I reached a big deadline a couple of months ago and I expected the almost immediate arrival of relief or a wave of pride, instead I experienced an empty exhaustion as my adrenalin retreated.
The mode I'd been in towards the deadline was one of pushing play to the side in favour of dedicated attention to the deadline. This took a great deal of energy as my natural inclination is to follow where the day's energy and attention takes me, seeking out some fun and joy amongst what's required of me. Instead, I had to firmly follow templates and frameworks towards destinations known.
Post-deadline, the space opened up for being lost in some carefree and expectation-free creativity. If I could wish you anything in this window between your book drafts, it would be a chance to celebrate your achievement and some playful freedom from the to do list for a while!
I can definitely relate to that sense of exhaustion. The day I handed my draft in I completely crashed! I love the idea of finding time for play and creativity again - this is something I definitely need to do!
Congrats on hitting your deadline! I bet that’s a huge sense of relief. Hopefully you can catch up on some much needed sleep now too.
Thank you! Yes, it definitely has come with a lot of relief!
I reached a big deadline a couple of months ago and I expected the almost immediate arrival of relief or a wave of pride, instead I experienced an empty exhaustion as my adrenalin retreated.
The mode I'd been in towards the deadline was one of pushing play to the side in favour of dedicated attention to the deadline. This took a great deal of energy as my natural inclination is to follow where the day's energy and attention takes me, seeking out some fun and joy amongst what's required of me. Instead, I had to firmly follow templates and frameworks towards destinations known.
Post-deadline, the space opened up for being lost in some carefree and expectation-free creativity. If I could wish you anything in this window between your book drafts, it would be a chance to celebrate your achievement and some playful freedom from the to do list for a while!
I can definitely relate to that sense of exhaustion. The day I handed my draft in I completely crashed! I love the idea of finding time for play and creativity again - this is something I definitely need to do!
Congratulations Libby. Now for pasties, scones and lots of digging on the beach x
Thank you! We had a wonderful time!
Hi Libby. It sounds exhausting and exhilarating in equal measures.
That sums it up Rosy!