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Is it only me... Being healthy and happy actually makes it harder to do Side Projects? (alien.top)

submitted 10 months ago by JonOfDoom@alien.top to c/sideproject@indiehackers.space

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I used to be so driven with side projects... apps, game dev, 2d art, 3d modeling etc...

But currently, i've taken on a happier perspective... I've noticed I lost the negative/sad/angry thoughts and is now content and satisfied with things. I've been sleeping at 10 waking at 6. Balanced diet. People happy. Everything seems good.

Now when I try to get back on my projects I kinda don't have the drive anymore. Its hard to explain but it just kinda fizzles out whenever I try. I used to have a heavy heart and hateful of stuff, almost as if the negative fuel was allowing me to commit to my idea and reject everything else.

Now I feel like a happy blob but I kinda want my drive again... Anyone else?

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[–] dpeld@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Are you sure it's because you feel good and not because you just took a break? I think side projects are all about momentum, and if you take a break, you loose it. What do you think?

[–] JonOfDoom@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

good thought! Could be...

Context I was unemployed for 3 months and took that time to learn game dev. ThenI spent the last month job hunting and paused my game dev. My first day starts tomorrow. I guess I maybe just waiting to stabilize again.

[–] kiesco08@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Ah this is good context, you don’t have the 9 to 5 motivating you to side project lol I hope you’ll be happy at your new job but if not, you’ll find yourself frustrated again and you’ll be back to side projects.