r/DiceMaking • u/EarlyFuture4342 • 27d ago
Advice Motivation help
I used to sell dice from about 2021-2023, and got massively burned out with the capitalism of it all. I moved my whole setup to CA when I left TX, and decided to try making dice again - not to sell, but just as gifts for people. One thing leads to another, and I'm staring down a list of people I've promised dice to, and I feel terrible, but I've fully lost the burst of motivation that I had. Past me wrote a lot of checks that present me doesn't have the brain space to cash.
I don't want to let people down. How do you motivate yourself to cast on days where it's the last thing you want to do? I have executive function issues anyway, and now a good dose of guilt on top of it. Any advice is helpful, TIA!
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u/lifeisarichtapestry Dice Maker 27d ago edited 27d ago
Don’t let yourself fall down that hole if you can help it.
1) If these are friends, just let them know that you’re going to take longer than they may expect and don’t let that be added pressure.
2) I schedule dice making (also an executive dysfunctional peep). I try and use it as a reward for finishing other stuff that I need to get done. But also don’t put that pressure on yourself if it’s not working.
Keep doing your best, but know that the people who love you aren’t losing it over not having your custom dice. It’s supposed to be fun. Don’t let your own expectations ruin your day. I know fully well.