Hey everyone, I’ve come back. I hope you’re all okay (as can be).
I left a few months ago to focus on piano learning and university studies. but I recently stopped the piano lessons because I started smoking/vaping again and couldn’t afford them any longer. I’ve been feeling a bit low and without community so I thought of you guys and thought it better I sign up before I did anything bad to myself
The digital piano is great but I do struggle with routine to practice. The studies didn’t really go up in productivity whilst I was away. Initially I had a burst of motivation but soon found I was back to struggling. In other news, I tried voluntary work in a charity shop which didn’t go well, but then found a non profit financial services institution that took me on for voluntary work - i’m a voluntary lending officer at the moment.
I found I was still hooked to online/technology whilst I was away, instead of being on the forum, I started to use Instagram reels a lot. It’s a lot better to speak to people who understand the realities of the world than to pretend i’m a normie who can enjoy reels. So I came back
I understand struggling with motivation. I struggle with it too. As far as piano goes, just sit down and play what you can when you do feel like it. Try not to judge your abilities. I know how hard that is because I struggle with it myself. But I think if we can overcome our self imposed criticism, we will be able to move forward and enjoy it.
thank you lilly, I agree. I love to watch videos of people playing piano and it’s really inspiring but then I sit down and compare myself and think, it’ll never materialise lol. self imposed criticism sure does need to be tackled heavier.
how are you keeping lately? last I read of you, you were fighting full time work at a new office.
@Mr.Apple , unfortunately the job didn’t work out. I’m now unemployed. I’m genuinely sad about it. I may have to go back to working retail. I’m pretty bummed
i’m upset to hear this @Lillyofthevalley , this might sound odd coming from a stranger, but i hope you don’t have to go back to retail - retail is really difficult
I’m worried that the people who i’m volunteering with, and my family are going to expect me to hold down an office job - I can’t do it unless it’s got an element of work from home
hey juke, how are you at the moment. thank you , that’s true - being able to speak to people who understand what we’re facing does help to stop isolation
I used to be a piano teacher. My first degree was in music. If you have any questions feel free to shoot them my way. I’ve been out of practice many years though.
Hey Ish hope you’re okay, how’s that new role you stated lasted time. Did you go ahead with it in the end? Teaching people about neurodivergance I think it was
hope you’re okay, how’s that new role you stated lasted time. Did you go ahead with it in the end? Teaching people about neurodivergance I think it was