What's the difference between recovery and relaxation?

Published: Sun, 03/03/24

Hey , after a few weeks away, we are back in your inbox.

I had an absolutely full throttle four months leading up to, running and fulfilling the Digitopia Kickstarter.

This was the fastest turnaround I had delivering a Kickstarter campaign, putting the book together and pre-launch in Nov 23 to getting the packages delivered to backers in Feb 24.

I set a PB (Personal Best) in this four month period, it did come, though, at some cost.

I thought I'd take some time off between the end of the Kickstarter and restarting, in reality I took about three days off, before I started back writing Battle Panda issue 3.

Recovery time

What I've learned from reading and listening to topics on this subject is the need for recovery time, it's something I need to personally get better at.

The essence is that high performers, in whatever field, but let's pick sports for this analogy, take time out to recover, before hitting the training field again.

Recovery is different to relaxation

Another thing I learnt while researching this is that 'recovery' is very distinct to 'relaxation'.

Using the sporting metaphor, 'recovery' is time in the hot/cold tub, sauna, massage, pool, steam room etc.

'Relaxation' is meant to be the state of being calm, comfortable and free from tension or anxiety.

I think though in the modern world the definition has been hijacked to mean binge watching TV, playing video games, and catching up on social media - a toxic combination.

So my recovery involved as much of a screen break as possible. I still had my day job which is fully screen based - but hey, I managed to cut screen time down from 14 hours to 8, which is okay for anyone running an active side hustle while holding down a full time job.

What does 'recovery' mean for you?

In our modern pace of life, recovery is a very difficult thing to find time for.

We're inundated with notifications, social media, new TV shows to binge on - it feels if we step away from the screen life that somehow we are missing out on something.

I think recovery in the modern age, involves stepping away.

It will mean different things for different people, depending upon where you live, the climate and access you have to nature, either way getting outdoors away from screens and technology is a great form of recovery for those of us who typically spend so much time in front of screens.

'Battle Panda 3' plans for 2024

I got of to a good start 2024 with Digitopia, but it's important I don't let that make me lose momentum.

Melissa, Nicole and myself have nearly finished the script for Battle Panda issue 3, I am hoping to write to you in the next email to tell you that the script is done - ooppps, I've accidentally put myself on the hook to make sure I do that for the next email - why doesn't this 'delete' key work???

In parallel to writing the script, I have to find a new artist, as Carlos has a long term commitment on another book this year.

Finding a new collaborator is quite a task, as having good collaborators is really key to making high quality books and projects in general.

Till next time.

It's good to be back on the emails with you all, thank you again for all your support and the messages that you send me - I super appreciate it.

So tell me your ideas for what recovery means for you.

Till next time, have a great couple of weeks.

Farhan

Farhan Qureshi
www.comic.digitopiafilm.com
follow me on twitter - https://twitter.com/farhanq_uk

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London Surrey CR0 6TU
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