I need to change...
I feel like I urgently need to try to change my lifestyle.
I have to stop this addictive cycle of wanting to create content every second while scrolling through YouTube and endlessly liking/retweeting any post you guys share here. Sitting all day doing this is slowly killing me. This is definitely what is affecting my sleep and making my body tingle and restless in bed all night long.
With that, I'm going to try to do the following:
Stop forcing myself to draw every day and focus more on projects and commissions, but even so, work on them only when I have the energy and desire to do so.
Spend less time online and give myself more leisure time (playing games, watching anime and movies, etc.)
Buy one of those electric desks that change height, so I can alternate between working standing up and sitting down.
Do anything that gets me out of my chair or my bedroom.
This idea of constantly posting to justify your donations is getting in the way of what should be fun, and I think I may be putting a strain on not only myself, but on you as well. I would be nothing and I wouldn't be able to have the resources I have right now without you helping me financially, and I am forever grateful for that. ;w;
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Now watch me fail after 2 days... ;w;
Comments (20)
YOU CAN DO IT YOU CAN DO IT ALL NIGHT LONG
The parts of the brain that social media lights up are also the same places light up when using cocaine. It can kill you, please prioritize your health over our selfish horniness.
Work life balance! Be easy on yourself, and take time to do things for you.
Similar problems here and there, slowly making things work for me. Do what's best for you >w<;
Projects and commission- wait, what? You do commissions on Patreon? I was going to ask about that but didn't want to feel like a nuisance... - (not sure why but pressing Enter isnt working on mobile) - Aside all that I really do hope you take whatever time you need to relax. You really are such a talented artist, but you shouldn't rush yourself or feel down as Scholar57 has once said. We'll be here no matter what!
Hello, Joao. Take all the time you need to rest and recover mentally. Burnout affects us all and time away can do wonders. You are an amazing artist and I love your style, but I don't want you to suffer or feel depressed. Good art should never be rushed, and good artists need time to themselves to rest, relax, and have some fun. I hope you managed to have some good fun. Take care, Joao, and whenever you post next, I look forward to it. ❤️
I believe in you!!! You do what makes you happy
I mean, I hope you can do it. I remember you made a similar post, what was it, 2 years ago?!? And.....nothing really changed. Take a break, any break is better than no break.
tomate todo el tiempo que necesites no te sobre explotes, tomar descansos tambien es saludable, mantente sano en cuerpo y mente a veces caminar o ir al gym te ayuda bastante, has cambios poco a poco no los hagas de golpe eso tambien te puede afectar de mala manera cuidate lo primordial es estar bien 👍❤️
You know how you can tell when someone is overworking themselves without even having to take a second look? Yeah, I could tell. 🤭 You take a well needed break, Joao. Refresh yourself. Do something fun. Kick back. You deserve it. 😏👍🏻❤️
Pereira I don't mind if you want too take a break as long as you need
Your content is good an' all, but don't get too obsessed with constantly outputtin' it to your own detriment. I imagine it's easy to fall into that kinda trap if you're not careful. I say go on hiatus so you can enjoy your life away from the internet.
Yeah, I've done that before, except on the other extreme. Making art for an audience that doesn't exist has really damaged my confidence. But after taking sometime away from art for a bit to unwind really helped in my perception of my art.
se acalme João, a gente te entende, principalmente que faz artes como fonte de renda, a cobrança pessoal as vezes acaba com a gente já tive Burnout e faço tratamento pra insonia, tirando que não sei o que folga a meses, e lhe digo agora, mude seu estilo de vida e crie um cronograma saudavel. eu não posso me dar o luxo disso agora, mas espero que voce consiga tirar ferias merecidas, voce pe um grande artistas e sabemos que voce presa pelos seu seguidores e fans a cada conteudo lançado, mas nada disso valerá a pena se estiver lhe fazendo mau. descanse algumas semanas, quanto tiver vontade volte e desenhe, mas com calma e paciencia... e por mais que sejá inverno aqui no Brasil, va pra praia e pegue sol, olhe pro ceu pelo menos, a maioria de nós acho que esqueceu a cor do ceu. Recomendação pessoal, escolha um Hobbi pra praticar pelo menos uma vez por semana... eu faço um detox digital todo domindo e Jogo Magic e RPG com amigos, fora os dias solitarios e assisto filmes e monto legos
Bruh other artists all of us pay for post way less often, and the content is worse. Your shit is great and you post way too much! You’re FINE!!!!!! Take care of yourself!
Yeah dude, take time off for yourself, you'll feel a lot better when you can focus on yourself more often.
Well, don't force yourself, it's all about spreading out that workload instead of trying to get it all done at once. I mean...yeah we are donating to you, so there does exist an obligation...but you work to live...NOT live for the sole purpose of working. TLDR; take it easy if you got to.
You got this!
All good, no shame in seeking more balance! 👍
Self care is super important my dude. Take some time, figure out what’s healthy, give yourself a break every now and again. No one will blame you for recuperating. Love you bro.