I took on a new client a week ago and drastically underestimated the amount of work his projects would entail when we agreed on my rates. I’ve been working 18 hours a day for the past week and I’m exhausted.

I know I can’t keep this up, and I know his business model can’t afford to pay me more, so I’m planning on respectfully telling him I’d prefer to part ways.

I’m having panic attacks here. Not only do I feel like I’ve failed to meet his expectations, but I’m worried I’m going to be bullied tomorrow. I don’t do confrontation well, and I people please to my detriment. He’s quite pushy and I’m anxious for how this conversation will go.

I’m finally in a place where I’m prioritising my mental health. Now I just wish I could stop feeling guilty for it.