I fear that protecting my time is selfish. But here’s the truth: guarding your time isn’t selfish; it’s generous. When you’re recharged, you can offer the fullest, most present version of yourself to others. If you’re always running on reserve power, no one gets the best of you — least of all, you .

People may think that devoting a lot of time to yourself and your art is a selfish act, but if we want a more fulfilling life it’s so important to reclaim that time and energy away from work.