Well, the way I deal with laziness is to just b.....

*Stops typing due to laziness* hehehehe


No, but seriously... I will admit I have no advice to give since I myself have lost a LOT of whatever ambition I may have once had out here.


But, the main thing i wanted to do is to come your way and try to provide any sort of comfort I can to you, since it sounds like maybe you use a little.

*Hugs you tight*

After all, you have done much the same for me time and again, and good gestures like that towards me are NOT lost on me, I assure you.


Getting back to the laziness thing... erm, I guess all I can think to suggest at the moment is to be active on here as much as you feel up to.
And, to create new stuff when the mood strikes you.

Otherwise, perhaps try not to feel too bad about kicking back and taking it easy now and then out here.

Yeah, it's just hard when everyday seems to just go by before you really get the chance to be productive. I'm not really bummed towards anyone or anything, but just wish I could reorganize my life more instead of just feeling content with what I have. I do appreciate you reading my journal at least and making me feel better. Things like you responding with a simple message makes me feel glad to know such nice people. :3 I think the problem isn't taking it easy, but taking it easy too long as intended. X_x

Yes. *Nods* And, for what it is worth to you... there certainly has been more than once or twice by now that I really have felt like i needed to get myself in gear, and get my life together.

So, in other words, I would like to think that maybe on some level or other, I relate. *Nods*

Yeah, if only things were easier. X_x But maybe it could be the mindset I have due to the current society we live in today where most things are really convenient.

Maybe... certainly I do know that our society sure has this whole conformist type way about it... forcing people to either live the mainstream sheep way of life, or carve your own path and forever get labeled one thong or another for your trouble.

It just Isn't right that it happens like that, but I know to expect this out there in the world by now.

From my experience, the best ways I get out of a rut is to force myself to get things done. But the problem with forcing myself is that it initially feels like work. BUT, when I do push myself enough and pass the supposed threshold, I almost don't want to stop out of fear that I'm going to fall back into a rut again.

And as far as personal motivators:

1) I realize that life is short and I'm not getting any younger. There's also next to no reason another day should go by and I don't make any progress in what I want to accomplish.
2) I like entertaining folks and feel like I have a type of obligation to the people who are patiently waiting to see more of my work, whether it's a new picture, animation, or even a Let's Play episode.
3) Looking at quality works of mediums you're interested in is a good motivator. I feel a big want to get something done after watching a hype movie or animation. Like, "If they can do it, I can to!"


Alternatively, waiting for inspiration to hit is a valid option, but you'll never know how long you're going to wait. Before you know it, 5 years can go by and you're still in the same place waiting to be motivated.

All that said, no need to stress yourself out. And if you can, use that stress as a motivator.

Yeah, I think it's always the hardest trying to get started. Cause when I'm relaxing at home after I get back from work, I just don't feel like wanting to do anything and when I have my days off, I just want to stay home all day. I think I should probably force myself to do more things because as you said, life is short. But it's just getting the energy to start always seems the hardest to do. I am looking forward to more DT productions as well. :3 Thanks for the advice and the insight.