Creator Science #181: Dr. K – The Harvard Psychiatrist helping creators with performance, burnout, and dealing with negative feedback.
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Feb 13, 2024 
Dr. K, a Harvard psychiatrist and YouTuber behind HealthyGamerGG, discusses crucial mental health strategies for content creators. He highlights the detrimental effects of negative feedback and emphasizes the need for a positive relationship with it. Dr. K tackles the issue of burnout, offering insights on how to recognize and manage it effectively. He challenges the focus on performance metrics, advocating for authenticity and creativity instead. Listeners gain valuable tips for achieving a healthier balance between creativity and mental well-being.
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Content Creators as Misfits
- Content creators are often misfits in traditional society, drawn to this field because standard career paths don't suit them.
- This pre-existing misfit status, combined with the demanding nature of content creation, contributes to higher rates of burnout and anxiety.
Managing Feedback
- Control your feedback intake; don't passively receive it constantly.
- Schedule specific times for reviewing feedback, ensuring you're in a calm and actionable state of mind.
The Power of Action
- Dr. K shares a story about a patient with terminal cancer whose family was fixated on him eating.
- Even in dire situations, the feeling of doing something helps us cope, so acting on feedback can ease our minds.