How to ACTUALLY fix Art Burnout

What do yall do to fix art burnout? And tell me where those GOOD TREES are

Thanks to everyone for the support! Let me know what other art advice, animation, design, etc videos you might wanna see!

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[meganimation]

More videos coming soon all! I'm hoping to get into a more regular posting groove, but you know....*gestures above* burnout happens 😭

[CodyHansel]

This is a hard pill to swallow when I feel so far behind EVERYONE else, but fighting off burnout and imposter syndrome can be dealt with in similar ways. Great vid and great work as always.

[СашаСелюнин-цш]

I didn't know a word about "toxic productivity" - but I'm it!

[Gildedware]

Oh my god thank you SO MUCH, this video came at the perfect time! I'm definitely suffering from burnout right now and I definitely have an issue with going on "fake breaks" fhdjgkdfh (also your art is GORGEOUS!! i love your style!!)

[Kaaprikaanimation]

I’m burned out but my heart yearns to create shit again. I find Traditional art to be therapeutic/ pen and paper : Magic happens, but when I try to translate that energy digitally- it begins to feel laborious. Maybe I should reconsider my work space.

[Henrikqu]

This video is E X A C T L Y what i was Needing. Thanks A LOT ♥️♥️🥺

[h_made_art]

This was literally the most relatable video ever, in my finals week of college I physically couldn't pick up my stylus so all my friends said "f" it and we went skateboarding ALL weekend, never thinking about art than we came back and had the most successful finals week cause we finally turned off our art brains

[neptunian]

Haha, love your editing style :D Great advice too!

[ChromaCee]

Because I have OCD, my own thoughts have the ability to burn me out on certain MEDIA for a time. But even then, it's super hard to mentally step away even when I'm away physically as my OCD bullies me til I just can't fight anymore, and it only delays my healing for months on end. I remembered this video to help give me strength to take that real break. And perhaps maybe I found some potential root causes.

It may have just been underlying toxic productivity

[doublekey]

Well, this was actually quite a nice video! I can totally relate to the feeling of "not working when you should be", cuz every single time I shut down my laptop I think to myself... "Well, I should've done this, but now I'm just losing my time!". Going outside is always very helpful, as it actually keeps me distracted from thinking about art (and specifically about my webcomic).

[peroroh]

This was so good Megan! 100% agree with everything you said ✨

[cubershiine]

I'm so glad I'm not alone in feeling the toxic productivity mindset! I'm always imagining this version of me in a suit that always feels the need to draw, even in the suit! ]"Time's a-ticking and dont be slacking" type pf vibe. I was the same way when job hunting. I'd be on the bus on job boards and constantly applying while waiting for the bus to arrive

This was really validating and I hope you're doing better now. Don't eat any berries though :D

[fbot]

This is exactly my problem, it’s so damn hard to make the brain stop thinking about it!
But I notice when I’m completely not thinking about it I get the best ideas! Gotta hack around my brain to make it work how I want XD

[Ayelaeonao]

Hey, I don't know you and I don't know why you appeared in my feed, but thanks for this message, i really overworked myself with my comic, hearing this tip again helped me understand more my situation!

[Briaaann]

"Smell a tree" at this point why not😓💀

[teenypatrick]

thank you, really needed this advice rn

[hervoniabaker]

I hope you get a good rest. Your work inspires me. Have a great day.

[TylerMalad]

Hi Megan, writer here. Youtube recommended your vid to me, and I often feel that need to be productive even during breaks. Thanks for the reminder to take *actual* breaks haha

[DanReynoldsAudio]

There are a bunch of great trails near Monrovia if you're in the LA area that can be relatively quiet if you pick the right time of day.

[yogosapphirey]

This was very reaffirming! I just spent most of today "smelling trees", while trimming my shrubs lol I know that could be seen as "still working" but it was actually a great distraction. I've been struggling with feelings of "burnout" lately, and I knew I needed to step away from the screen, and "touch some grass" lol It can be difficult if you're a work-a-holic, but breaks MUST be taken, for your own sake and sanity 😵 Very timely upload lol Thanks for sharing! ❤