Get to know fellow freelancers from around the world, share your stories, and connect beyond work

Freelancer Lounge

I didn't really expect to be on the forum today, but somehow I found myself here. Then I came back (because that's what the forum does to you). 

I "liked" a post. I answered a question. 

Then I answered more because it's so much easier to deal with other's problems than your own. 😊 Especially when you know the answer. 

Several weeks ago, my husband (Jun) passed away very suddenly. Apparently, his aorta burst (due to AAA), so death was almost immediate. It was completely unexpected and was a huge shock to me and the kids. I wasn't prepared. I'm still not prepared. I'm still trying to process everything. I really don't know what to say, other than I'm going to miss him terribly. 

I also didn't want to make this a sad post, because Jun never liked how sad people got when people died (he unfortunately lost many family members growing up). So I just wanted to resurrect these two, fun posts from last year that mentioned lessons that I learned from Jun. ⬇️ 

Jun was a big-picture kind of guy, while I'm more like the title of this post - I get laser-focused on what's in front of me and tend to lose sight of what's really important: 

Jun always reminded me to take time to stop, be present, and enjoy the moment. He didn't like to put off "fun" today, for tomorrow (because tomorrow never comes). He also made me laugh every day - so hard that tears would come out and my belly would ache ... and the laughter would go silent because I was laughing 

Jun was also big on self-care and would call meetings to discuss it: 

Self-care is something I often forget about it or procrastinate. I think we, as freelancers, tend to do that. But it isn't worth it to jeopardize our health worrying about our seller stats, gig visibility, or monthly earnings. We will be better equipped to handle our orders if we 

Just being on the forum (after being away for several weeks) tells me there 

like me who are having a hard time "seeing the forest for the trees." It might be a good time for a priority check. Before life throws one at you. 

Are you enjoying the moment (or just on survival mode)? Getting your daily dose of deep laughter (or just a small "heh")? Taking time for self-care (or hardly caring)? 

Right now, I'm not really doing the three things mentioned above but I am carving out more quality time for my kids and those I love. I think that's a first step to getting my priorities right. 

👀 Can't see the forest for the trees 🌲🌲🌲🌲

A home for meaningful connections, peer support, and professional growth.

Fiverr Community

Job Title

Login to the Fiverr Community community to connect with others, attend community events, and more!

Login or Sign Up for even more

To unlock all parts of the community and get the best experience, complete your profile.