Reminders for the Anxious/Depressed Creatives

You’re more than what you make.
Your productivity does not determine your value.
It’s okay to do nothing sometimes.
Not everything you do has to result in a product.
Not everything you make has to be important, significant, or even good.
You can make things just for yourself.
You can keep secrets for yourself, whether it’s not posting some of your projects or not sharing your techniques.
You’re allowed to say no.
You’re allowed to rest.

2023 Updates:

Inspiration doesn’t cure burnout. Rest cures burnout.
People will wait for you; take your time and come back when you are ready.
It’s okay to scrap projects that no longer excite you, even if other people like them.
It’s delightful and excellent to be openly proud of your work.
Afford yourself the same gentleness that you would afford another creative - negative self-talk is counterproductive and frankly cruel.
Self-indulgent creations are satisfying to others as well; don’t apologize for your own pleasure.
Actually, don’t apologize for your work at all.