The Creative Crash
You know what fuckin’ sucks? The creative crash.
Sometimes I get so fixated on my creative projects that they’re all I can think about. And when I’m not careful — which I never am — I’ll neglect taking care of inconvenient chores like cleaning my home and eating.
This happened last fall. I was full speed ahead, cranking out music content and video content, working on a huge writing project. I didn’t clean my apartment for three months. I kept forgetting to make meals for myself.
And I got so much done! EP releases, videos, blog posts. I even celebrated by finally cleaning my apartment.
And then I crashed.
I pushed myself too hard. I spread myself too thin. I went into burnout mode. I had full-body fatigue. I lost my motivation. I neglected to take care of inconvenient chores like cleaning my home and eating. I badly needed to recharge, process, and prioritize.
The worst part of a creative crash is that I don’t get to do the one thing that relaxes, regulates, and energizes me. The thing that brings me joy. And I got there partly by going a little too hard on that one thing that brings me joy.
That’s annoying.
Carefully consider the pressure you put on yourself to produce at a high level all the time. Monitor the energy you pour into your creative projects. Be conscientious about adding balance to your life.
Creating is supposed to be fun. Keep it fun, keep it light, and don’t be like me. Chill the fuck out once in a while.
That’s it. That’s the message.
