Enjoyable when you do it for nothing

I give art and design feedback every single day, as part of my work.

And I wondered what it’d be like if I didn’t. Do I actually like it?

So I went to Discord and left feedback in channels designed for artists to request feedback, and left some. Not work-related at all, just unsolicited feedback in places where people were looking for some.

Some were really, really grateful for the input. To be seen. To be invested in.

I love how it feels to help others, in areas related to my craft.

That right there is the litmus test: is it still enjoyable when you do it for nothing?