Why we need to stop designing lives we constantly want to escape from

Send us Fan MailIf December is the only time you finally breathe, this episode is for you.I’m talking about the moment I realised the life I was designing — the one I thought looked “successful” — was actually exhausting me by the end of every year.This one’s not about productivity hacks or how to squeeze more into your day. It’s about learning to pause on purpose. Daily. Not just during the holidays.Let’s talk about why rest is not a reward. Why slowing down doesn't mean falling behind. And why we need to stop designing lives we constantly want to escape from.→ Show notes, 🖤, and links mentioned are waiting for you here: https://kunshuis.com/2025/12/04/stop-designing-lives-we-constantly-want-to-escape-from/ Thanks for listening to BEYOND Design ✨If this episode spoke to you, here are a few ways to keep the conversation going:Website & Resources → kunshuis.comShop creative tools → The Kunshuis CollectiveShow notes & blogs → kunshuis.com/blogFree support for creatives:21-Day Creative Reset ChallengeDownload: Asking Better Questions (Client Guide)🖤 My favourite tools for life + business:The Playbook Planner — your creative sidekick for focus + flowThe Playbook Desk — a Notion-powered space to run your freelance business with easeLet’s connect & stay inspired:📸 Instagram Join the Beyond Design Room on FacebookBecause design is only 20%… the rest is life.Thanks for being here, friend. You’re not alone in this journey—let’s design it together.