by Because “be your own boss” forgot to mention sleep deprivation
Ah, freelancing: the dream of flexible hours, creative freedom, and crushing existential dread by Wednesday. Here are five classic signs you’re deep in freelance burnout:
1. Your Laptop is Your Life Partner
You’ve whispered “please just compile” more than “I love you.”
2. Coffee Has Replaced All Meals
Lunch? That’s just espresso with a granola bar chaser.
3. You Haven’t Seen Sunlight in 72 Hours
Your houseplants are staging an intervention.
4. You Juggle 12 Clients and 0 Boundaries
“Sure I can get that to you by 3 AM” You, weeping softly.
5. Your Dreams Are Just Invoices
And you still wake up feeling underpaid.
Freelance burnout: when passion projects feel more like tiny, personalized breakdowns.
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