I've been struggling with this myself, so I thought I'd repeat it for other people that might be dealing with the same thing:
Not every hobby needs to be a project. Not everything needs to be a whole *thing* with a goal and an endpoint. It's okay to not finish something. It's okay to pick up something for a bit, explore it, start making something, and then drop it without making any "progress".
Productivity is capitalist bullshit that doesn't need to infect your free time too. Have some fun
@notes There's a lot of evidence that being "unproductive" is essential to a healthy mind. In exactly the same way that you shouldn't workout everyday, you can't be mentally focused all the time. Your body — and your mind — needs time to recover and build up for the next time.
I read a book about this once (that I never finished lol 😅), for what it's worth.
https://thegrowtheq.com/books/peak-performance/
Peak Performance Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, And Thrive with The New Science of Success Take your game to the next level, whatever your game may be. Uncovering the unique and powerful insights that underlie performance across domains. ABOUT THE BOOK A few common principles drive performance, regardless of the field or the task at…
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