Balancing Budgets for Productivity Tools and Photography Trips

Lately, I’ve been trying to figure out how to allocate my budget between things that help me stay productive and the hobbies that keep me inspired, like weekend photo trips. On one hand, investing in a good task manager or a faster workflow tool feels like it pays off in the long run. But on the other, skipping out on those trips means missing chances to recharge and get creative. How do you strike that balance? Do you lean more toward tools that boost efficiency, or do you prioritize experiences that fuel your passion? Would love to hear how others approach this.

Tools can wait, life can’t. Chase the photo trips, the rest will sort itself out.