From December 2022 to March of 2023, I ended up taking the longest break I've ever taken in my professional career after failing to achieve my childhood dream. During this time, I was flooded with emotions of anxiety about the future, a strong urge to get back to work, and many (and I mean many) depressive moments of inadequacy. In this rambling post, I hope you find grace during these inevitable emotional times and discover exercises that will make the best use of this time! Now...