It became clear that I needed to take time off and create space to reignite my creative spark. Therefore, rest felt foreign to me, shame-inducing even. Instead of planning a vacation, I produced my very own creative residency— a dedicated time to think, play and rest inspired by the acclaimed novelist and essayist. Here's how I crafted my creative residency in case you want to create your own. Imani EllisWhat I learned most during my creative residency was that going forward, I needed dedicated time to be alone with my thoughts so that I can revisit what I really desire for my life.

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Persons: workaholic, James Baldwin, Imani Ellis, Baldwin, James, isn't, Deepak Chopra, I've Organizations: Service, Star, Refining Locations: New York, Wall, Silicon, Paris, America, South, France, Cadenet, New York City