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 I'm having a massive motivation crash. Felling lost this week. Don't know where to start.

I have this pile of scrap leather I intended to turn into card holders and Q cases today. But after getting them all our... I just didn't knew where to start even tho it's simple. Start cutting.

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So I've put them all back in the box before getting some out again just to put them back in. I feel overwhelmed and I don't know why.

I need vacations but I can't afford it. The problem is that this need for vacation makes me unproductive and dosen't help me to afford those vacations.

Do you feel lost sometimes too? 
 I feel ya.  Short answer is yes.
Id start with getting some exercise.  Sounds silly but it works for me.  Usually the more I dont want to, the better I feel after. 
 Not silly at all. Makes a lot of sense, and , yeah, I think I need that. Haven't been really active as my fiat job is driving/sitting. 
 Take a step back and do something you enjoy for a little while. Burn out is real and you'll put less love into your creations and it'll be a vicious cycle. Read a book, watch a show, go outside and take a walk. Don't force it 🫂🫂 
 So true. Excellent advice. As an artist I’ve & others have found benefit in having a hobby art we never share with anyone. This might work for you as well.  
 Yep all the time. The more you fight it the worse it gets. Could you look at cheaper alternatives for the vacation? Put things down and come back with fresh eyes 
 Join us at 4:20 PST for Puff Puff Paint.

We will all being painting, drawing, doodling, sketching, coloring, designing, working, sculpting, crafting, cutting, gluing, puffing, and chilling 

Music will be streamed, jokes will be told, laughs will be had

I know that for me personally this is a big motivator to get me in my zone. Being surrounded with like minded nostriches.

Hope to see you tonight fren!

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 That sounds amazing. It's funny cause I just lighted a joint.

Tho I'm not in a phase of my life where I like to connect with others. (That might be one of my problems but.. that's a story for an other note) 
 Right on! Maybe another time then. We connect on @Corny Chat which is voice and text. (No camera) feel free to join, no need to say anything but always welcome to. Alternatively there is a group chat where you can just text / write if that’s your preferred method of communication. 
 Are you a bot? 
 Me hahaha that’s a first 
 Excercise helps me. Reading inspiring literature. Work hard and take a few hours off.