Good evening guys,
Yes, I missed you! Seeing as I’ll be in this burnout slump for a while I thought I’d continue this series on burnout. These last few days feel like less of a struggle. I have, sadly not gotten any new words written, but this week feels more promising. However, I do feel more physically exhausted, but maybe my creative well is full once again and nothing, not even exhaustion is going to stop me. It’s a powerful feeling.
I am still feeling heavily burnt out, but I also feel stronger because of what I’ve been through and what I’m going through. I know this burnout will last a while longer, but I finally feel like I have a bit of a handle on it. Like I’ve discovered I’m stronger than I believed. And that feels good.
My advice to you now, during this difficult time, as a way to encourage yourself is to find something that makes you feel strong or stronger. Something that makes you believe in yourself. Because no matter the exhaustion or struggle, it really does help.
I’d say the most resilient creatures among humans are writers. We get pushed down, shoved by people who think what we do is easy, we get beat up by our own minds, our insecurities and imposter syndrome. But we always pick ourselves back up and keep going having learned from the experiences, even if just to prove everyone wrong about us. We conquer and we do it very well. Those experiences only make us stronger and more determined to show the world they are wrong.
We are artists and we’ll show you what we’re made of! We’re made of tougher stuff than you’ve ever seen and you’ll be embarrassed to say you once looked down on us. We are amazing and we will show you.
So believe in yourselves writers, for it’s the most dangerous thing you can do.
Thank you so much for tuning in! I’ll see you guys again soon. I know, another short but sweet post and only one piece of advice, but I’m pretty tapped out recently. I do hope to have a longer one for you in a few days. Have a good rest of your day and we will see you real soon.
Please comment below about anything I’ve posted about, any advice that helped you or encouraged you during this difficult time. Or any advice you think I should add here. I will be sure to check it out. I will miss you guys dearly. Lots of love! Happy reading and writing all, believe me, better days are coming, I promise. Just stick it out for a few more with me, will you? You can do this, we both can. Until next time, bye.
Celine Rose Marie