I don't know who needs to hear this, but please don't feel pressured to monetize a hobby or skill you're passionate about. It's important that you always love it. This is a lesson I've learned the hard way.

@killyourfm I’ve started sewing my own clothes, and I’m pretty new at it… but without fail there are people asking me “will you make me something?”

No. Never. It’s a selfish endeavour, I’m just good enough that I get to enjoy myself, and I really wish to keep it for my own enjoyment. I can lend the sewing machine if I’m not using it for someone to learn, but I will not make something for anyone else.

@joachim GOOD. There is such a thing as "healthy selfishness" and you're tapped into it.
@killyourfm well I know I’m a bit of a people pleaser, so I have to clamp down on obligations that I’ll later regret, as soon as they appear