| | Symptoms | Remedy | |-------------|--------------|-------------| | Burnout | No joy in craft, dread of "content day" | Schedule 1 week off per quarter with no posting | | Comparison spiral | Constantly checking bigger creators’ metrics | Use "blind mode" on analytics; follow only learners, not leaders | | Scope creep | Turning every hobby into a potential business | Designate one "just for fun" project with no monetization allowed | | Isolation | Only interacting through screens | Join one local, offline amateur group (e.g., maker space, board game club) |
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