A lot of folks I know have struggled with the anxiety of choice when trying to find a path forwards, and talking to some lovely folks at KCDC reminded me of a phrase I'd heard: "Stick the stickers". Don't be stuck as the child collecting pristine stickers and never using them. Life doesn't wait.
Also: use the good yarn / fabric / art supplies.
I'm 99% sure that @thisisjofrank.bsky.social told me this, but it stuck in my mind.
I know a lot of people are struggling to find their place in tech at the moment because it kinda feels like the wolves are at the door a lot of the time - my salve is knowing what I'm trying to do distinct from whatever the job is. It helps, but your answer will be your own.
(Idle thoughts on a plane)