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For a long time, I stayed up late working

Name: For a long time, I stayed up late working
Uploaded: 2026-11-09T18:00:02+00:00
Duration: 8 s
Channel: Liz Cook
Description: @lizcooktattoo

For a long time, I stayed up late working. I called it the anxiety of not producing. I was tired and exhausted, and my body wanted to sleep. But my brain wanted that dopamine hit from the gratification of completing something. Then I'd look at what I made the next morning and cringe. It just wasn't good. It wasn't my best work, and I could see I was forcing it. Over time, I learned that taking care of the other parts of me and my life led to my best work. And that work always brought life-changing reflection that was much bigger than producing for the sake of the dopamine hit. It doesn't have to be a sprint 24/7. What time do you usually call it for the night? #candidcolorcoaching #tattooartist #tattooersofinstagram #tattoolife #tattoobusiness

A tattoo by Liz Cook at Liz Cook l Tattooer Burnout Coach, posted on Nov 9, 2026.

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