(Norfolk, Va., February 1, 2026) - There is a quiet that shows up between projects. For some consultants, marketers, and freelance professionals, it can feel unfamiliar; dare I say, uncomfortable?

We condition ourselves to measure productivity by deliverables, meetings, and active engagements. When things slow down, the instinct is often to fill the space quickly or downplay it altogether.

Recently, I found myself in that quiet—waiting on projects, watching timelines stretch and resisting the urge to interpret silence. That is why I turned the table on this “between time” to reassess  and take stock of my own resources.