Healthy Habits

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This is a really simple article and it kind of relates to my series about how to handle stepping back from your comic, but instead it’s about how to work WITH your comic and not against it. Sort of? I just want to know, what are some healthy habits you exercise when it comes to your comic work? Are there any healthy habits you’re trying to practice and adapt into your every day life? Also, this doesn’t just have to stick to comics, it can really be anything. I want this discussion to be open to everyone where we can either receive tips or give tips and just help each other out!

To be honest, my life is a bit messy right now, so I can’t offer much insight, but relating to my comic: I’ve been trying to do it where I work on my comic a few hours per day but I separate that into sections into the day, so let’s say I want to work a total of 6 to 9 hours per day on my comic, I try to separate that by working 2-3 hours here and there and having at least 1 hour to myself for rest.
I think it helps me stay on my toes and refreshed. I know I’m naturally slow with making comics, especially recently, but I believe that have a set schedule where I can still take breaks is one of the best things for me personally.

Obviously everyone’s schedule is vastly different from others, so of course, what works for one person may not work for you but that doesn’t mean you can’t attempt to modify it to fit your needs.
Like I said, I like to spend a total of six to nine hours per day, it really depends on how I’m feeling with the current comic and what my day is like overall, but just because I use six to nine, doesn’t mean you can’t do something like two to four.

I also try to remember to stretch my hand and massage my wrist, which is actually another reason why I like to separate my comic-working hours into segments so in between my wrist can rest peacefully.

Another thing I like to do is take a day off to myself from any work. It’s important to still make sure you can have fun with other things, I used to not think this way but it helps me realize that I don’t have to rely on just my art and comic work, I have other things I can enjoy and knowing that makes me enjoy my comic work just 10x more.

Also, another thing I think is important to realize is that it’s ok if you don’t meet your daily goals, if you had the objective to complete a page but you didn’t, it’s important to take note that it’s ok and you still have tomorrow. You don’t have to treat your comic like it’s a chore or a job, it’s important to recognize that this is your labor of love, something you should be able to work on when you feel like it, not an actual work that needs a deadline. Of course, this could depend on if you actually make your primary income off of your comic, your world is now shaped a little differently, but taking care of yourself first is the most important thing.

But what do you like to do? How do you relax? What is your work routine revolving around your comic (or anything, really!) like?
What advice would you give to someone looking to adapt a healthier work style?