Fight the Slump [Dork Lifestyle]
I work as an artist and graphic designer as my day job. In my spare time I also like to be creative by running my handmade business, cooking, gardening, and fixing up our home. Is there such a thing as creative overload? Too many projects? Not enough time? Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by this and get overwhelmed and sad. Is it just me? How does one cope?
Oh, Missy, I get creative fatigue all the time. It’s way worse when you actually work in a creative field. Usually, I’ll just wake up one morning and feel an overwhelming need to lie in bed reading all day as opposed to working on my never-ending list of projects. I also have been taking weekends off lately and spending those with my family, seeking out new adventures. This put me behind on a few things, but it’s been really fun, and perhaps much needed mentally. I think, like stay-at-home moms, we artists tend to forget that we need breaks, too.
Totally agree, Ernessa! Sometimes thinking of that next goodie to make for my shop or our craft table, I should try and make something for ME!
Also – I have had things on my growing to-do list for ages. I feel terrible that it takes me so long to do something that would seem so simple to do!
How do we combat this?