CREATIVE HEALTH CONTINGENCY PLAN =)
THE ideal approach :
Calm & on time
Start things ahead of time, and work in small doses ( minimum 20min /// maximum 2h ) on a variety of projects as frequently as possible.
This is an effective method for happiness, success of output, and creative momentum.
Taking a break for: feels good and normal,
EATING SLEEPING EXERCISE socializing FUN
instead of guilt-ridden, because I trust I will return to the working process at the next opportunity.
the consistent one: so that i am not falling a s l e e p a t m y d e s k os taht i ma ton gnillaf a s l e e p a t m y d e s k so my body feels happily at r e s t i n s t e a d o f u n h a ppyli sseltser os taht ym ydob f e e l s h a p p i l y a t r e s t when i know i only have to wor k f o r a s h o r t a m o u n t o f emit rehtar naht marc thgir u p u n t i l t h e d e a d l i n e SLEEP
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THE ideal approach Things that help make
SNACKS
THE END IN SIGHT
TIPS FOR GETTING STARTED
1. Do some research. Find out what other works are out there. Take note of what inspires you.
2. Close the internet. Turn off your phone. Put social media away.
3. Sit. Walk. Think.
4. Draw.
5. Talk to your fellow creatives
6. Share your ideas & get feedback
PROCESS PROCESS PROCESS PROCESS PROCESS PROCESS PROCESS PROCESS PROCESS PROCESS
THE BEST WAY TO GET OUT OF A CREATIVE RUT IS USUALLY EITHER TO HANG OUT WITH MYSELF OR GO TO SLEEP. IF I AM IN A CREATIVE RUT IT IS LIKELY THAT I AM EITHER SO TIRED I CANNOT FUNCTION, OR I AM SO DISCONNECTED FROM MYSELF I FORGET WHAT I LIKE. OR BOTH.
TIPSFORGETTINGOUTOFARUT
Usually if I get into creative rut, it’s because I’m feeling self conscious, being self-critical, pretending to be an artist other than myself, or trying to please a particular audience.
the less ideal approach:
UNDER PRESSURE
Acknowledge your limitations (in time, quality, skill, preparation) and your frustration about them. Then let them go.
Map out the exact # of hours or days until the deadline and map out major steps required to complete the project
Commit to working on steps within the timeframe you mapped out for yourself. When time runs out, move on to the next step.
LET GO OF SELF CRITICISM try again next time DO THE BEST YOU CAN WITH WHAT YOU’VE GOT
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HUMOR ANGER joy
(emotions that help me access my creativity)
daily life
my notes app friends
WHERETO G O
PSNIROF IRATION movies nature rookie mag books old journals
USEFUL resources toggl track monday.com gCal Yumi Sakagawa Pinterest Figma