ImOsitoOMG 2025-06-17 00:04:15

When I'm stressed and out of ideas, I just lie in bed with my headphones on and listen to Odetari's music. His music is incredible, why not try it? It might give you some inspiration.

Oh, another thing, it's okay to want to stand out, but you're not perfect, no one is. Do something with your style, something you like, not something others like.

TheSlyRomano 2025-06-17 03:22:04

Saw your post and thought I'd reply, I actually understand this feeling being the head of a comic project I'm author of

I know the pain of being a perfectionist and not being pleased with anything you create because "You can always do better" which is true one always can improve but you don't learn how to improve unless we do something you're not pleased with, Trial and error is my mindset when I stress myself out over stuff like that, I suggest taking a break mentally from it even if you don't feel like you want to or need it because it will help

Jabun 2025-06-17 05:15:44

Hope you're feeling better soon DiceyStep. Overwork/Burnout's a horrible thing and like what @TheSlyRomano said I think forcing and training yourself to allow yourself to take a break even if you don't want to can really help; as strange as it sounds I think it's something that takes practice to get good at (taking a break I mean). Easier said than done though so I appreciate the hardship.

On heading to the studio, while things are feeling overwhelming maybe just take some time to play around and experiment rather than produce with the goal of heading towards a finished product. Jam and make silly things just for the lols, or try something completely out of your comfort zone with no pressure of it having to be released at all. It took me a while to realise that not everything we make/do needs to be shared but it's a super liberating feeling when you find it. I hope that helps a bit and hope you're feeling refreshed soon. We're rooting for you over on Newgrounds until you're ready to go full swing again! Take care :)

Jabun 2025-06-17 10:57:16

@DiceyStep No worries at all :) Hope you feel refreshed soon and see you around the grounds when you're back to it :) No rush!

ImOsitoOMG 2025-06-17 11:46:19

@DiceyStep I recommend listening to these Odetari songs: GOOD LOYAL THOTS, I PEEP, DOOR TO DUSK, GMFU, YOU'RE TOO SLOW, KEEP UP, I LOVE YOU HOE, HYPNOTIC DATA.

I can't go into too much detail about your musical tastes since this is a general overview (since I haven't listened to your music, and I'll do so right now), but it might help you explore new genres or get inspired, for example!