Lately, I’ve noticed how balancing my work as a frontend dev with my love for acting, opera, and anime can sometimes throw my mental well-being for a loop. On the surface, it feels like a fun mix, but there are unexpected hurdles like the pressure to always be “on” creatively, whether debugging code or rehearsing lines.
Does anyone else in creative or tech fields struggle with switching mindsets without burning out? And how do you handle the guilt of indulging in downtime (like binge-watching anime) when there’s always more to learn or create? Would love to hear how others navigate this!