i love this! consistency is something i really struggle with a lot and i too have always been made to believe that if i wasn't consistent in something, it was almost not worth trying at all. lately life has been so busy and work has been so much (in addition to struggling with mental health issues) that i haven't been consistent with any of my creative endeavors, often had no energy left for them. but i picked up my guitar again last week. and while of course i had to relearn things, it felt good, and i've been trying to be more consistent again, but i'm also learning not to beat myself up over it when i don't get around to it or do not have the energy for it :)
Hey Jana, I'm sorry its been a tricky time mentally. I know those periods, and that it can take more energy than anything. However, working on your mental health is the biggest investment of self - and energy - of all. And so try not to be hard on yourself. Sometimes it leaves little energy afterwards, and then its so important to rest. Brilliant you picked up the guitar again - I know those blocks too! Its really easy to put to much pressure on oneself, rather than just feeling it and enjoying it. You keep in there, and I'm sure there will be some lovely sounds again soon - or now! Take care
absolutely! the biggest struggle right now is really finding professional help again, which is incredibly draining. i'm doing what i can in terms of working things out on my own and with the help of friends and family, but actual therapy is just invaluable.
doing my best in terms of not being so hard on myself, but that in turn is hard :D i think i'm getting there baby step by baby step though. still, i found picking up the guitar again already so healing and will be continuing to do that. it's a great low-effort outlet for built-up frustration and emotions, makes me feel more creative and i always feel better afterwards!
i love this! consistency is something i really struggle with a lot and i too have always been made to believe that if i wasn't consistent in something, it was almost not worth trying at all. lately life has been so busy and work has been so much (in addition to struggling with mental health issues) that i haven't been consistent with any of my creative endeavors, often had no energy left for them. but i picked up my guitar again last week. and while of course i had to relearn things, it felt good, and i've been trying to be more consistent again, but i'm also learning not to beat myself up over it when i don't get around to it or do not have the energy for it :)
Hey Jana, I'm sorry its been a tricky time mentally. I know those periods, and that it can take more energy than anything. However, working on your mental health is the biggest investment of self - and energy - of all. And so try not to be hard on yourself. Sometimes it leaves little energy afterwards, and then its so important to rest. Brilliant you picked up the guitar again - I know those blocks too! Its really easy to put to much pressure on oneself, rather than just feeling it and enjoying it. You keep in there, and I'm sure there will be some lovely sounds again soon - or now! Take care
absolutely! the biggest struggle right now is really finding professional help again, which is incredibly draining. i'm doing what i can in terms of working things out on my own and with the help of friends and family, but actual therapy is just invaluable.
doing my best in terms of not being so hard on myself, but that in turn is hard :D i think i'm getting there baby step by baby step though. still, i found picking up the guitar again already so healing and will be continuing to do that. it's a great low-effort outlet for built-up frustration and emotions, makes me feel more creative and i always feel better afterwards!