Most valuable skills in design?

So I've been doing UX for a handful of years now and I've been spending some time trying to learn front-end dev (html/css/js) BUT I'm starting to think my brain just isnt built for programming.. I have a lot of creative skill and UI prototyping skill etc and want to continue to grow skills that are valuable in the design industry but I think JavaScript/programming in general is especially painful for me.. I think I enjoy more creative endeavors so I'm wondering if continuing to study 3D (blender, etc) is a better use of my time as it also has the perk of being far more enjoyable? I also would love to do XR (Unity etc) but I've been told if you dont know C languages then you are basically just an 'in-the-way-designer'? What about general graphic design skills? Does anyone else tend to enjoy doing design 'things' that are technically less valuable skills? How do you find the compromise to stay happy/interested/employable?

Curious what everyone thinks about this and if anyone else is in the same boat.

TIA