Is it winter? Colds and flu? Gloomy weather? Rain?
I don’t know but the other day I had a list of of things to do, a list of projects to complete ~ but a distinct lack of motivation. I felt a little aimless. As much as I was excited about what I was working on, I couldn’t quite muster the energy to get up and do something about it.
Then another day, I flew around, gathering the things I needed, snapping away, tidying up ~ it was one of those strange days where I seemed to have lots of time to get things done. Why can’t I bottle those days for the days when I am moving at a breakneck speed but getting nothing done? Or the days when my most productive movement is a useless click of the mouse.
To get things back on the creative track, I tend to write a list, flick through my flickr favourites, pick up a copy of a favourite magazine ~ new or from the archives ~ visit a favourite photography blog, get away from the computer and hit the pavement.
Creative block is something that comes up time and time again, in many shapes and forms. It might be the beautiful fabric you can’t decide what to do with, the photography shoot that isn’t coming together, the blank canvas. I’ve posted on it before here and here
Here’s some fresh inspiration to kick-start your creative drive:
- get rid of creative block
- 50 ways to start fresh
- the cure ~ leave your desk
- Know it happens to the best
- and ignite your creative spark
Hello! I'm Kellie and here I collect inspiration ~ beautiful photos, words on creativity, lovely printables and handmade items. I love autumn, cameras, and of course, the colour lime.
great informative reading, thanks Kellie for the insightful links, lots of food for thought there…
Love the pic! Off to check the links, inspiration is a click away….Thanks
Thanks so much for this post… Great links. I feel better already… Finding inspiration around me and keeping my confidence… Sometimes you just have these days. Pruxxx P.S. Am loving your blog.
you’re so right – i have those days where i’m just raring to go and get a million things done – why can’t i bottle that feeling up for the days when i’m moving slow?! great links – i need to do that more – leave my desk
ohh definitely Kellie!
I have many days like that when I want to do so much..or need to yet the motivation disappears out the proverbial window.
thanks for the links, off to check them out.
happy creating & loving the smarties & polaroids
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this post resonates so clearly with me. blame it all on the season i think, or maybe it’s spending way too much time curled under the doona with a cuppa and the laptop
This image is just too wonderful! I love the soft muted colours. Not to mention anything that includes one of my favourite confectioneries is always a winner!