I finished a project at midnight and immediately opened my email to chase the next one, because there's always a next one. I went out on my own to be free, and somewhere along the way the hustle swallowed the freedom whole. I've got the skills and the reputation to never run dry, and I can't remember the last time I felt like my own boss.
More people experience this than they realize.
You went freelance for freedom, but the endless hustle has quietly taken it away.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.