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🧶Join me as I break down my own experiences of crafting fatigue and burnout. We'll talk mental hurdles, physical limitations, ergonomics, and how to dig yourself OUT of the rut!
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⏰ TIME STAMPS
• 0:00 intro
• 0:53 why I love to knit
• 2:18 do I get burnt out?
• 3:07 seasonal crafters
• 10:56 daily crafters
• 12:39 the monogamous crafter vs the polyamorous crafter
• 15:45 finding your favorite moment of a project
• 17:54 variety is the spice of life?
• 20:27 summarizing the mental side of burnout
• 24:26 the physical side of burnout
• 24:52 ergonomics of crafting and your preferred tools
• 28:13 check in with your technique, listen to your body
• 30:34 how hard are my hands working?
• 34:14 be good to your eyes, use good lighting
• 35:42 how to dig yourself out of a burnt out rut: finish something
• 39:31 craft something you LOVE
• 39:59 use good tools
• 41:07 share what you’ve made!
• 43:05 invest in your community
• 45:07 final thoughts
• 45:59 Project Bag Giveaway Winner!
• 47:23 outro
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Welcome to my YouTube Channel! I love to knit, I like to crochet, and I really enjoy connecting with the fiber arts community far and wide! As always, leave me a comment about your local shop, your favorite yarns, notions, and the patterns you’re making!
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