The interesting thing about an acting career is that you could, if you choose to, work nearly every day, advancing your career. There are always emails to send, auditions to prep for, classes to take, accents to learn, dance moves to perfect, etc. As an actor, you are living the life of an entrepreneur. You don’t have a predetermined “two week’s vacation” to take at a certain time of the year.
Because of this, a lot of actors actually neglect vacations. They feel that they need to be “on call” and ready to audition at a moment’s notice. Some actors also trick themselves into thinking that a week off between gigs—in which they are mostly preoccupied with how they are going to get the next gig—counts as a “break.”
It’s crucial that you take time to recharge—to completely unplug yourself from your day-to-day routine and allow your body and mind to truly rest. Most people don’t realize they are burning out until they completely burn out. Don’t be one of these people! Here are some ways to relax and recharge.
1. Take a vacation. If you have the means to take a vacation, take one! Physically leave town for at least a week (two if you can), and
The interesting thing about an acting career is that you could, if you choose to, work nearly every day, advancing your career. There are always emails to send, auditions to prep for, classes to take, accents to learn, dance moves to perfect, etc. As an actor, you are living the life of an entrepreneur. You don’t have a predetermined “two week’s vacation” to take at a certain time of the year.
Because of this, a lot of actors actually neglect vacations. They feel that they need to be “on call” and ready to audition at a moment’s notice. Some actors also trick themselves into thinking that a week off between gigs—in which they are mostly preoccupied with how they are going to get the next gig—counts as a “break.”
It’s crucial that you take time to recharge—to completely unplug yourself from your day-to-day routine and allow your body and mind to truly rest. Most people don’t realize they are burning out until they completely burn out. Don’t be one of these people! Here are some ways to relax and recharge.
1. Take a vacation. If you have the means to take a vacation, take one! Physically leave town for at least a week (two if you can), and
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