Little update
Added 2025-05-28 21:10:16 +0000 UTCComments
Late to the party, but I totally understand! Only discovered at the end of last year I have ADHD, the struggle is real! Potential tips: Use a whiteboard/fridge/magnetic surface on which you can organise things you want to do in different categories: Time sensitive & important, not time sensitive but important, time sensitive but not important, and not time sensitive and not important. You can use sticky notes, magnets, whatever works for you. Also if you’re like me you probably consistently overestimate how much free/unallocated time you have left over. I made an excel sheet thingy & time blockified version of my avarage week and it really helps give me perspective in how much time I actually have to spend. Also it’s super helpful to add in margin for error. It is nice to have at least a couple minutes error margin to catch spillover tasks or unexpected messages between tasks.
PurpleStar
2025-06-17 16:18:08 +0000 UTCJess, I think you may be underestimating the community you’ve built here. And I understand how it’s easy to feel uncertain about this all, especially because the internet is a terribly fickle place and most people don’t care enough to stick around when things change. But I think the comments speak for themselves, this isn’t transactional. People are here because they like /you/. It just so happens you also are an incredible artist and people like that too. You’re right, achieving a balanced mental health isn’t linear and it’s so easy to beat ourselves up when things begin to slide. But I hope you try to remember that people are here because they care about you. Not because they want something from you. They’re here to laugh and lust (and sometimes feel angst) and enjoy all the same things you do. You have nothing to apologize for. I truly truly hope that you continue to be kind to yourself, you deserve kindness. 💖
Maezii
2025-05-31 14:44:01 +0000 UTCAs someone who struggles with the same stuff and also downplays my achievements, I get it!! It's frustrating and annoying and those are completely valid feelings! When I was digging myself out of burnout, I did a lot of studies/sketches of things I saw every day & stuff I found visually interesting and it took awhile before I was completely comfortable drawing. Also, I get excited whenever you post, especially when it's from shows I don't know as much about because it allows me to explore new media I wouldn't before ♥️
Maddie
2025-05-29 17:38:46 +0000 UTCqueen we're all here because we like what you're doing and want more of it. we'll be satisfied no matter what we get as long as it comes from your hands. ik the frustration that comes with not achieving personal goals, but please don't forget that when something is done 80%, that's still 80% of the whole thing. i think i'm starting not to really make sense anymore, but just know that we are not picky eaters when it comes to your art and we'll eat it all up. so please don't add the additional pressure on yourself.
myx
2025-05-29 07:14:36 +0000 UTCPlease don’t feel like you’re being pressured to push out art at anyone’s request. You’re a human being, not a machine, & we are all very aware of life’s ups and downs. Just take all the time you need & approach art at your own pace. We’ll be waiting as patiently as you need us to be. Focus on yourself & take things one step at a time ❤️
Lina
2025-05-29 04:08:59 +0000 UTCI set myself a rule when I am overwhelmed with all the things. Just do 10 minutes. I have so many things on the go (sewing, spring cleaning, cosplays, writing challenges, gardening, etc), and just looking at it is cooking my brain. So I choose a task at random and just do it for 10min. I dont set a timer, but I note the time i start. At the end of 10min I can either keep going if im enjoying myself, or I can go make a cuppa for a reward. My biggest problem is starting. It makes it feel like a smaller task, because I get so overwhelmed when there are more than 3 steps to any project, and that's leads me to procrastinate instead. I realise that drawing is very different from my list of things, but I hope it helps in a small way. Massive hugs, honey. You are also your harshest critic, you are achieving more than you think you are, I promise. Xx
The Foliage Ninja
2025-05-29 01:57:51 +0000 UTCTake all the time you need for yourself. Your art has inspired and helped me laugh through my bad mental health days more than I can count!
Madbutterfly97
2025-05-28 23:08:06 +0000 UTC❤️❤️❤️
Cas
2025-05-28 22:04:32 +0000 UTCyou put your heart and soul into your work and you deserve a break!!!!! thank you for always feeding us. thank you for continuing to share🩷 sending loving and healing vibes your way
caro
2025-05-28 21:34:42 +0000 UTCYou’ve still given us consistent art. I feel you’re being too hard on yourself, love. We promise we understand. ❤️
StarScales
2025-05-28 21:34:37 +0000 UTC
