Some evenings when I’m building, I reach a point at times where I look at the next step and my brain says “yeh, nah”. So, I pack it all up and do something that taxes the brain less like reading or game son my phone.
I know I need a break when something like this happens:
my stomach starts to growl because I forgot to eat
My eyes are feeling heavy because I kept building instead of going to bed.
When I struggle with every piece I’m adding to the kit. It doesn’t happen very often. But sometimes a break can just help to keep the building process smooth.
So I try to give myself some rules to uphold to get enough breaks and rest between building sessions.
When a tiny piece finally clicks into place and I realize how much patience it took to me get there. It feels like a quiet victory, a reminder that slowing down makes the result more meaningful.
Sometimes stepping away is the only way to reset and come back with fresh energy. It’s those pauses that make the process feel lighter and remind me that rest is part of the build too.
I was working on a fairly complicated build (parachute tower) as I was assembling, I guess my excitement got too much and an important part snapped in my hands. We have all been there right? Well this one made me so upset I had to walk away for the night. I normally have a hard stop at night so i can go to bed at a regular time, but this night I decided to just stop. I had been working on it non stop all weekend and every night the last three weeks. Painting, planning, taking my time. I guess I didnt realize it was hijacking my peace instead of the other way around that this hobby normally gives me. Sometimes we need to take a break. This hobby isnt a job for most of us, and I sometimes get in that mind frame. Remember its a hobby not your life. I went to the living room and spend the next three days away from the kit and spending time with my wife talking, enjoying ourselves. After a time away I came back with a fresh mind and a plan of attack to overcome my troubles and it came to fruition! My build is beautiful and I am proud of every moment. Yes even the defects I can only see. Remember to take your time for yourself and not the object itself people!
@Robotime my brain dont stop sometimes … so i sit in my garden now the weather is warming up and take as long as i need ! No phone just quiet tending my roses and flowers ! Also when im doing a challanging kit and i need a break my garden is a place of quiet and tranquility!
Sometimes I don’t know what I’m doing.. I tried my best in my job but there was times when I felt like “maybe I should do it differently” “maybe I should try harder” “maybe I tried too hard”.. these times I really need to take a break and ask myself before going all in again.. and yeah my break is nothing but building a puzzle and talk to myself
My first build, The Baking Kitchen, went so well. I was so excited to do another build. I chose Cathy’s Flower house. This was for my sister who had passed.
I almost fell apart making the flowers. but the greenhouse itself really got me. I had to walk away… for about 3 weeks. In the meantime, I came upon Henrys Chocolate shop. That gave me a positive boost and confidence. Once through with that, I was able to return and finish the greenhouse.
What happened? I was building Cathy’s Flower house and getting really frustrated at building all of the flowers… there was a lot!
What were you thinking? I was definitely feeling overwhelmed just at the amount of flowers and how detailed some of the flowers were. I was also feeling frustrated because I felt like it was taking me awhile to finish them.
Did you take a break? I did actually take a small break! I worked on a smaller kit in between which I love doing in between complicated kits. It reminds me that building kits is relaxing and fun. I managed to finish all the flower builds and felt super accomplished!!
Before the end of March , I was busy preparing fan support for Keung To’s concert — even crocheted some tiny outfits for fans to keep as souvenirs. It was rushed, but really meaningful.
After that, I told myself to slow down. I don’t want crafting to feel like a task with deadlines — I just want to build when I feel like it.
I planned to finish my Sakura series, but then I won a mini shop kit… and bought another Melody Instrument one too Now I’m just building whatever I feel like.
My “I need a break” moment is when I catch myself rushing. That’s when I pause and remind myself — no pressure, just enjoy it
Today my husband took me out for a trip around Lake Tahoe which took about 3 hours. I was working very hard on my recent build Deep Sea Adventurer meets Sponge Bob and I was on the verge of burning out.
Lake Tahoe was beautiful and peaceful. The 3 hour drive was a very sweet gift by my husband who seemed to have sensed my need to do so.
I do get to a point where I think and feel like I need a break but I just can’t stop myself from continuing on. I get so excited to see the final piece. I’vehad to stop late at night and get ‘some’ sleep but very little because I cant wait to get up and start again. Its like its my birthday everyday. Just totally addicted to Rolife/Robotime and now ive found this community I’m even more happy, so thanks a bunch girls and guys
Sometimes, I’m just too tired to build and need a more passive way to relax like watching TV. Also, I tend to just put builds aside when they get to frustrating and I’m not ready to deal with it yet.
I usually take a pause when nothing is going my way or when my eyes start to get blurry, which means I am already tired or getting sleepy. It’s always best to step away from a build and come back to it with fresh eyes
When the manual starts to blur or I start to mix up the instruction numbers that’s when I go yep time for bed or a break. Sometimes staring at something for too long can be just as bad. Reading is the same for me
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What’s Your “I Need a Break” Moment?
You can’t find that one tiny piece anywhere
A step suddenly makes no sense
You realize you might have glued something wrong
Or when your brain just… stops working
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