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creative burnout

I found joy in making art again and so should you. (reacting to fanart)

Freddie 🌻

Freddy, the creator behind "Ex-husbands," shares an inspiring journey of rediscovering her passion for art after a period where she felt disconnected from creative expression due to personal struggles and societal pressures. She explains that during her transition, she initially relied on makeup as …

“Why Successful Comedians Can Become So Boring” - Whitney Cummings

Chris Williamson

Whitney Cummings argues in this discussion that high achievers and successful comedians often fall into a trap where their creative output becomes stale because they lack real-life experiences to draw from. He illustrates how constant touring or an intense work grind can dry up the "pool" of materia …

Mental Health, Touring, Family Life, Creativity & Anxiety - Underoath

Chris Williamson

Aaron Gillespie and Tim McIlrath of Underoath reflect on their twenty-six-year journey together, discussing the immense toll touring takes on mental health, relationships, and personal identity. They acknowledge that while they have performed thousands of shows over decades—often playing hundreds in …