The thing I have to work at is getting more rest. Paradoxically, I’m always worried about trying to come up with creative thoughts to write about video games, but I'll be too tired to actually write about it (if the idea comes at all).
I have this constant feeling like I'm always behind everyone else who posts great write-ups weekly or thereabout. For me, the planets have to align in order to have the time and opportunity to both play AND write consistently (which rarely happens).
But I have found that I am most content when I prioritize rest and just going at whatever pace I actually sustain. It's a hobby, not a job.
That turns into worrying that I’ll never really soar in writing about a subject I'm very familiar with, but just don't have the mental capacity, time, and energy to articulate in a way that is meaningful.
Great article. I’m launching a gaming publication that will explore many of the deeper layers behind this.
https://kingdomcodegaming.substack.com/
The thing I have to work at is getting more rest. Paradoxically, I’m always worried about trying to come up with creative thoughts to write about video games, but I'll be too tired to actually write about it (if the idea comes at all).
I have this constant feeling like I'm always behind everyone else who posts great write-ups weekly or thereabout. For me, the planets have to align in order to have the time and opportunity to both play AND write consistently (which rarely happens).
But I have found that I am most content when I prioritize rest and just going at whatever pace I actually sustain. It's a hobby, not a job.
That turns into worrying that I’ll never really soar in writing about a subject I'm very familiar with, but just don't have the mental capacity, time, and energy to articulate in a way that is meaningful.
I’ve been in that exact headspace of feeling behind people I respect and questioning whether my pace is enough.
For what it’s worth, choosing rest and a sustainable rhythm isn’t giving up, it’s you actually doing this the right way.