No motivation to do work, even though I wan to do it
I’m an animation student (20M) that struggles with motivation since childhood. I wanna make it known that I have scheduled a meeting with a psychologist, but that’s in month’s time and I wanna start asap, so that’s why I’m here.
Basically everytime I had some work, I kept postponing it and then I had a big pile before deadline. I always did everything else that would keep my mind busy, such as playing video games. But I could never play one game for a long time, so I kept switching. The same can be said about my hobbies. But everytime I dropped it and found something new. The biggest problem is that I don’t even like playing now. So, I just watch youtube for dopamine and that’s it.
And even when I found my “destiny’s calling” in animation I truly worked for like 4 months and then just dropped it, even though I had to do my passing work in high school.
Most recent event was when I was working on an animated film. I had whole summer to work on it and did literally anything else. Even though I love animation and want to work in the field, I just can’t get myself to start working.
What is your opinnion on the matter?
Posted Oct 7, 2025, 10:17 AM UTC