I used to be so driven with side projects… apps, game dev, 2d art, 3d modeling etc…

But currently, i’ve taken on a happier perspective… I’ve noticed I lost the negative/sad/angry thoughts and is now content and satisfied with things. I’ve been sleeping at 10 waking at 6. Balanced diet. People happy. Everything seems good.

Now when I try to get back on my projects I kinda don’t have the drive anymore. Its hard to explain but it just kinda fizzles out whenever I try. I used to have a heavy heart and hateful of stuff, almost as if the negative fuel was allowing me to commit to my idea and reject everything else.

Now I feel like a happy blob but I kinda want my drive again… Anyone else?

  • Various_Low3880@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    pressure drives progress. No pressure, no need for progress. You work harder when youre broke and hungry than when youre comfortable.

    • JonOfDoom@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      11 months ago

      true… but surely there’s example of people that makes progress while comfortable? Wondering how to get there now, as I am

  • barcode972@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I think it’s normal that it goes in waves. What’s important I think is to listen to your body. If you don’t think it’s fun atm, don’t force it

    • JonOfDoom@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      11 months ago

      Well alrighty.

      Although I did kinda have a thing of forcing my way through. To go to any direction unimpeded by emotions only by rational decision… but I guess things are different when its happy emotions XD

  • Kate_M_Beep@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    It’s not about healthy and happy, but you have probably lost your drive for these side projects. Try to find out with yourself - what was the reason for doing projects before.

  • Clean_Break_2761@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I kind of find the opposite. Keeping upto date with gym and eating well really clears the mind to help me focus and concentrate

  • Aries2ka@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I’m the same.

    Being pissed off with my life situation makes me a hustle bro.

    Having money and being content makes side projects feel like a chore.

  • dpeld@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Are you sure it’s because you feel good and not because you just took a break? I think side projects are all about momentum, and if you take a break, you loose it. What do you think?

    • JonOfDoom@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      11 months ago

      good thought! Could be…

      Context I was unemployed for 3 months and took that time to learn game dev. ThenI spent the last month job hunting and paused my game dev. My first day starts tomorrow. I guess I maybe just waiting to stabilize again.

      • kiesco08@alien.topBEnglish
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        11 months ago

        Ah this is good context, you don’t have the 9 to 5 motivating you to side project lol I hope you’ll be happy at your new job but if not, you’ll find yourself frustrated again and you’ll be back to side projects.