I know its a good thing, but it still makes you question a little :D

I can relate a little bit.
But after taking an entire month of (with no shaming myself), its actually going well again. With big projects, you have to be careful not to burn out?

Though either way, you always learn skills that you can reapply, so even that "Instagram" thing isnt wasted!

From what I understand, Bluesky is best for Niches still, so dont worry too much - soo many of us are here, that oughta mean something :D

You can try a vacation at home and go to museums, parks, community events and such things. Its less about going someplace else and more about the "I dont have to work because im on vacation" mindset. Lock away your work stuff and just enjoy, you know?

Heres the bad news: A proper Burnout takes weeks to recover from.

But if you arent quite there yet, I would recommend taking a vacation of at least 8 Days. Set yourself a Budget, plan a bit, have fun. If you feel just as exhausted afterwards, please see a therapist!

Honestly, you just sound like you have burnout. Which is valid.
When was the last time you actually took a break? Like... No Work, No project planning, being somewhere else, doing fun stuff? Maybe afterwards you'll have a clearer mind.
Nothing wrong with taking a break though!

My Laptop, if its continous sirring through editing attempts is any indication.

This shadow I actually find quite useful! I think the visual problem is more that clear lines are always better than padded ones - and any "Info" needs to be distinct from another. Maybe you could make the shadows less... Similar? More opaque or grey? A different "texture" even?

I think it adds a lot of visual clutter - your "shaded" sides already give a good amount of distinction and make clear and precise lines.

It may also be because you only have one block elevation - what does it look like with two or three (when shadow would be "necessary")?

On one side, I understand that AI is a tool that can be used for many a thing, same as you could stab someone with a screwdriver. On the other hand, I dont want to listen to anything that couldnt be bothered to be made by humans.

Im sorry it had to happen to one of your favs!

[2/2] If this is the worst thing that happens during production, i'll gladly take it.

Lets hope none of the actually important files corrode. I'm already paranoid enough!