I think a lot of solo game development is just... pushing through feelings of discomfort. When I sit down and work on the thing it tends to go smoothly- which makes sense considering I do this for a living. I just have so many feelings of inadequacy and dealing with the jarring effect of the sole responsibility of this project falling onto me.
My gut reaction during these feelings of discomfort is to work myself more. I keep thinking that I'm not getting enough done so I must go work on it in this very moment. Even if I'm exhausted and I know I won't be productive at all. I've always had issues pulling myself away from my work. Mainly because so much of my self worth is tied to it. I don't know how to separate it.
I have to remind myself that it's okay for things to take a bit longer if it means not burning myself out again. I really don't think I ever truly recovered from burnout in the games industry. I'm not sure if I ever will.
