#good artists can be content with their (flawed) work and failures while always striving to be better and thinking of ways to improve

[petiolata]

For me it's not the self-conscious part of my brain. My creations are not a product for consumption. I will talk about my works' flaws and my struggles with making them, those are parts of my creative process and I like to share those with others, and I like when others artists and writers do the same.

I don't have to pretend to be perfect, or that my work is perfect. Nor do my summaries, notes, tags, have to be designed with maximum appeal to a consumer.

I understand that some people have a problem with self-deprecation and shame about their works, but not everyone discussing the flaws in their work is having an unhealthy mental process at play. Some of us are objective in our observations, or at the very least, our observations are not being driven by negative emotions.

I would not advise people to pretend they think their work is good, if they don't. There's not really a reason to fake confidence unless you have a concrete goal it serves, like getting accepted into a college or job, or better selling products. Outside of that, it serves no purpose in itself.

Now, actually changing the way you think about or view your work--that can be good. But simply hiding the bad thoughts is doing just that--hiding them, sweeping them under the rug. They still exist.

you'll get the urge as an artist or a writer to say out loud the things you're worried about "the proportions are off" "kind of out of character" "i'm not good at summaries" "didn't get as much detail as i wanted" "i made a mistake and here's how" and that's the self-conscious part of your brain telling you "it's bad and if you don't tell them you know it's bad then they'll think you're stupid" but you've got to ignore that little voice and pretend you think it's good or else that little voice is going to ruin your life

[gloamsims]

Colors of Nature Legacy Challenge

I’ve always loved the concept of color-themed legacies but have yet to find one that I really like, so I decided to make my own! The concept is simple: each generation is based on a color named after something nature-y and its color-corresponding traits. At the moment it’s only eight generations because I wanted to leave room for additional content that’s added to the game in the future. I hope you all have fun, and I look forward to seeing your gameplay!

Basic Rules:

each generation should represent the color they’re based on

(this is optional but fun! this challenge can be played with vanilla, banilla, or berry sims)

no money cheats, etc.

normal lifespan is recommended

have fun—if you don’t abide by this, you fail the challenge

Gen 1 – Boysenberry

You’ve always been told to live your life to the fullest, and you have no intention of living it any other way. You follow your heart in every aspect of your life and never view any dream to be out of your reach. You strive to live a balanced lifestyle and never deprive yourself of the simple pleasures.

Traits: Self-Assured, Childish, Romantic Aspiration: Grilled Cheese Career: Astronaut (any branch)

Goals:

eat grilled cheese for every meal (birthday cakes, etc., excluded)

master the wellness skill

accept at least one social invitation every week

have one self-care day every week

complete at least one whim every day

complete your aspiration

Gen 2 – Charcoal

Your parent(s) taught you to always follow your dreams, no matter how intimidating they may seem. Once you’re old enough, you move to San Myshuno to follow your dream of becoming a world-renowned musician but realize that being a starving artist in the big city is not as glamorous as it had seemed.

Traits: Gloomy, Music-Lover, Insider Aspiration: Musical Genius Career: Entertainer (Musician)

Goals:

live your entire adult life in San Myshuno

master two of the musical skills (guitar, piano, violin, singing)

busk for tips daily until you reach level five in the entertainer career

write five songs

be a part a club with at least three members for thirty sim-days

reach level eight in your career

Gen 3 – Evergreen

You spent your entire childhood in the big city but longed to live amongst the trees and take in all that nature has to offer. As an adult you move away from San Myshuno to live somewhere more rural and secluded. You live a very simple lifestyle and take pleasure in being one with the natural world around you.

Traits: Loves Outdoors, Vegetarian, Jealous Aspiration: Outdoor Enthusiast Career: None

Goals:

never eat quick meals/use a microwave—prepare everything from scratch

live off the land—only income is from collecting, gardening, fishing, woodworking etc.

adopt a stray

marry your best friend

complete a collection

master the handiness skill

Gen 4 – Mocha

Your parents had a very laid back lifestyle, but you always dreamed of more. You believe that the best way to live life is to work hard at what you love and happiness will follow. You never cared for the superficial fulfillment of family life and instead put every bit of your heart into your business—that is until a rather unexpected surprise. Although your child was unplanned, you love them will all your heart and ensure that they have a happy upbringing.

Traits: Foodie, Hates Children, Outgoing Aspiration: Fabulously Wealthy, but change to Super Parent once your child is born Career: None, own a restaurant/retail business

Goals:

own a restaurant/retail business

achieve a five-star rating (restaurant)

earn §30,000 in total profits (retail)

have only one child

be a single parent—have no new romantic partners until your child is a teen

have a good relationship with your child

complete your aspiration

Gen 5 – Sunshine

You and your parent had a wonderful relationship growing up, and you were always grateful for the opportunities their guidance opened up for you. There are so many things you are capable of accomplishing so you decide, why not try a few? You approach every obstacle in your life with unprecedented positivity and don’t let anything keep you down for long—even your own clumsiness!

Traits: Goofball, Ambitious, Clumsy Aspiration: Renaissance Sim Career: Any

Goals:

have a part-time job as a teen

complete your aspiration

have at least three different careers as an adult

marry a coworker

reach level eight in six skills

adopt at least one child

Gen 6 – Seafoam

Your parents led a very chaotic life without any clear direction or goal, which you look down on them for. You strive for success, both in your career and in your personal life. You are wholey devoted to your work, and try to build the “perfect” family, while bringing your children up to have equally successful lives.

Traits: Perfectionist, Squeamish, Family-Orientated Aspiration: Big Happy Family Career: Writer (Journalist)

Goals:

no woohoo until marriage

never get divorced

have at least three children

have all children achieve and maintain As in school

reach level eight in your career

complete the first two tiers of your aspiration

Gen 7 – Violet

You and your siblings were incredibly competitive growing up, and continue to be so as adults. You plan to show them up when you land a job as a secret agent, but encounter a flaw in your plan; you cannot reveal your true career (because it’s secret, duh!). Instead, you are forced to pretend to have a mundane job and to endure the scorn of your famiy regarding your apparent “failure.”

Traits: Creative, Genius, Bookworm Aspiration: Soulmate Career: Secret Agent (Diamond Agent)

Goals:

have a poor relationship with a sibling as a child

reach level ten in your career

don’t reveal your career to anyone until you are retired

complete your aspiration

master logic, programming, and baking skills

Gen 8 – Coral

You recognize that the world is a wonderful place and wish to explore every part of it! You travel the world and explore the culture of each new place you visit, documenting your exploration on a blog. You enjoy meeting the myriad of diverse and interesting people you encounter during your travels and make many friends as you go.

Traits: Unflirty, Art-Lover, Glutton Aspiration: Friend of the World Career: Social Media (Internet Personality)

Goals:

live in at least three different worlds during your lifetime

meet your partner is a world different to the one(s) you were raised in

reach level eight in your career

complete the experimental food photos collection

max the photography skill

That’s it! I hope you enjoy this challenge if you decide to play through it as I worked really hard to bring it to life. Feel free to change any rules to suit your own gameplay; this is all about fun, after all! Thanks for checking it out, and happy simming!