Career vs. Craft

Taking on more work is hard. Why make it harder? Even if you’re looking to develop new skills or change a career path, starting from a place of comfort or expertise can help you stay focused—not stress out about being in over your head.

Take time to think about your skills (or the ones you hope to develop) and how they connect to your goal, plus the opportunities available. 

A high-paying job relying on a new skillset, for example, may be immediately rewarding but difficult to manage in the long term. The extra time spent developing yourself for everyday responsibilities could also lead to burnout and take away from efforts you will need to apply in other places. A gig that relies on skills you’re familiar with could still cover expenses but leave you with time and headspace to try new things at your own pace.  

One of the most important parts of juggling multiples roles or responsibilities is managing your time. That’s why it’s essential to create a schedule then stick to it. Keep a list of daily responsibilities, if needed, alongside the time, date, and location they need to be completed. By simplifying your routine, you can make it easier to stay consistent with your roles and responsibilities.



Another key practice is prioritization—or handling tasks based on importance or urgency. Everyone’s situation is different, so think about what makes something important or urgent to you. Then take steps to reserve time and effort for responsibilities at the top of the list.

This extends beyond work into your personal life too. If certain responsibilities can’t budge, how can you simplify other aspects of your day? Meals can be made more convenient, workouts can adjust to the time you have available, and so on.

Effectively using your time might make it easier to balance multiple jobs and keep your goals in sight.

Look for ways your roles and responsibilities naturally allow you to take time away. Gaps in your day-to-day schedule or between projects, work-related travel can become opportunities for breaks, road trips, and more.



Much like choosing priorities, you should also consider your personal limits. Sacrificing a few hours of personal time to work, for example, can be easy money. Others can struggle to maintain performance if not given the chance to properly take care of themselves.


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