Design Doc Designing Alone, but Not Lonely
Dec 18, 2023
Hannah dives into the challenges and triumphs of doing creative work solo. She shares practical tasks that boost self-motivation and how to handle self-doubt. Small rewards like guitar and crochet become essential for maintaining joy. Procrastination preening is tackled with smart boundaries. Inviting friends for timed work sessions adds social flair, while hacking Questlandia offers companionship through creativity. Emotional strategies, like meditation, help combat loneliness. In the end, she embraces the slower pace of solo work.
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Preplan Short Productive Breaks
- Prepare appealing, short productive breaks to resist YouTube and Reddit.
- Pick hobbies you can do in 10–60 minutes as planned rewards between work blocks.
Restringing A Neglected Guitar
- Hannah restrung her neglected guitar and learned from a YouTube tutorial.
- She set the guitar up as a quick, satisfying break during solo work days.
Micro Gaming Sessions As Treats
- Hannah used short Dark Souls runs as a low-pressure gaming treat.
- Rapid failure cycles made the game feel rewarding without guilt.
