As a conditionally creative person, I'm curious — how do creative people actually rest? 😁
Music, simple doodling, staring at the ceiling, or maybe watching videos?
I just want to understand: why is it that even after resting, I sometimes still feel totally drained - is that normal?
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ink@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 28d
There isn't one specific thing I do when I think of resting or taking a break. I cook, read, watch videos, take walks, listen to music, participate in streams, chat with people, play games, etc. I just live my life, whatever that happens to mean for me in the moment. I often catch up on my neglected sleep schedule.
If you're still feeling totally drained even after resting, I'd wager that whatever you're doing to rest isn't fulfilling you and/or causing enough exertion for you, either physically or mentally. I say this as a super sedentary person myself, but our bodies require physical exertion - it's just how we've been built and pruned over millennia. I'd say that the feeling is common, but not really "normal" per se. If you're restless and unfulfilled enough to make a post like this, I'd take that as a sign that you should try switching things up and do something different.
Lackomotivport@lemy.nl · 3 pts · 28d
Thanks for checking in. I'm sort of getting back on my feet - doing some sports, I manage a run every couple of days, more or less (I try)... but I still love creative stuff, especially the silly kind 😁
Maybe it's also because I'm lacking social interaction - it is the holidays, after all, though I guess that's actually a good thing, since I'm independent (. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)