Here's how you can recharge and disconnect from work as a computer graphics professional.

One thing that is very important is going outside. It helps open up your mind and clearing artistic blocks. A good walk in the park, a run, beachside, whatever you can

1.Nature Breaks: Surrounding yourself with nature can be a powerful antidote to the digital confines of computer graphics work 2.Creative Hobbies: Engaging in hobbies unrelated to computer graphics can be a refreshing way to disconnect from work. 3.Mindfulness Practice: Mindfulness and meditation have been shown to reduce stress and improve focus. As a computer graphics professional, practicing mindfulness can help you detach from the constant stream of thoughts about work. 4.Social Connections:Building and maintaining social connections are vital for emotional health. Take the time to engage with friends and family outside of your professional circle. Sharing experiences. 5.Physical Fitness: Physical exercise is beneficial

I live in a city and during the week it isn't easy for me to go to the nature. That is why I surrounded myself with plants! Plenty of them and I love them :) And when the weekend comes I run out of the city as fast as I can!

Most of my hobbies involve still being in front of a screen and a creative, but being able to go from my day job designing to illustrating something for myself and building my side passion helps me feel creatively fulfilled while disconnecting from design work. It may be very similar, but its something for me! I am also a gamer - being able to dive into a gripping story with beautiful graphics sends me to my happy place and gives me that break to disconnect from the professional side of life and just have fun, and really envelope myself in a completely different world. Away from a screen, I dabble in crafts, sewing and doll customisation, giving me the sense of still being my creative self but creating something raw with my actual hands.

I use a meditation app and it's been fantastic! It helps me with procrastination, concentration and finding new creative solutions. 10 mindful minutes a day are the greatest investment you can make to improve your work and well-being.

Get up every hour and take 5 minutes to walk around. I take the elevator in our building and walk the stairs to get back behind the desk. It keeps me alert, concentrated and active! I also work out daily, it helps to keep a good posture despite sitting behind the desk almost all day. Want more fun? Dance while brushing your teeth!

I think most of the things pointed out in 1 through to 6 are basic knowledge – you can't be constantly working, looking at messages and dms, overwork like it's a badge of honor and stay healthy. What helped me personally was to communicate to my clients when I'm available and when I'm not and in what time frame to expect responses. There are exceptions to this rule but in 4 years of freelancing, I've rarely had to make exceptions. Communicating ahead of time when you plan to take holidays and ensuring a suitable other freelancer can take over while I'm not available, so clients aren't stressed was another helpful thing. But none of this is possible if your peers and clients don't collaborate with you on this. So pick wisely.

Time Management Without effective time management, you won't have the opportunity to implement the valuable advice given above. Many passionate motion designers struggle with this issue. My advice is to be mindful of your time. Time is a finite resource, and developing strong time management habits will empower you to enjoy your well-deserved leisure time.