Tuesday morning snuck up on me this week.
I am SO out of it. I've felt the life drain out of my skin these last few weeks. I've felt tired, underwhelmed, boring, & lifeless.
This happens to the best of us sometimes. When we're so "go go go" all the time, and then -
BOOM!
Everything comes to a sudden standstill and you have no idea what to do with yourself. I think artists call this " Creative Block" or "Writers Block".
When you can't seem to find or create the next chapter in your story, or in this case, everyday life. I've felt that I'm moving at a snails pace. Not motivated, over tired, not to mention the intense caffeine headaches I've been getting as a result of being too tired to make myself a cup of coffee. It sucks! Because you have NO CHOICE but to keep going. Especially us parents.
I set down with myself yesterday and wrote out everything that's been happening recently. The high and adrenaline of preparing for and celebrating Halloween, the realization that my baby is almost 2 years old in December, the fact that the holiday season is HERE and Thanksgiving is in just a few weeks. It's moving SO fast.
With the wedding, moving,+ countless projects that I can barely keep up with the last year. I'm grateful, but it's so intense sometimes.
I am a very "GO GO GO" type of person. I THRIVE on having things to do, places to go, etc. I get high off of social interactions and human connection. I am the farthest thing from an introvert. Which is hard in its own way. I can be a home body if I need to be, but I get nothing out of it. I'd rather go out for coffee and chat up the barista, or go to a social gathering or event. I think my brain has been in "HomeBody" mode the last few weeks, so I just feel thrown off completely.
I have a "Creative Block" on life.
How do you even fix that? How does one un-block and welcome the creative back in through the front door?
I've been digging and trying to figure out where the bodies are in the backyard, but I just can't seem to find them. (and of course by bodies I mean creative outlets...right?)
Here's what I've come up with and what I'm actively trying to do to pull myself together and turn my Creative life back on for the rest of the year.
This happens to the best of us sometimes. When we're so "go go go" all the time, and then -
BOOM!
Everything comes to a sudden standstill and you have no idea what to do with yourself. I think artists call this " Creative Block" or "Writers Block".
When you can't seem to find or create the next chapter in your story, or in this case, everyday life. I've felt that I'm moving at a snails pace. Not motivated, over tired, not to mention the intense caffeine headaches I've been getting as a result of being too tired to make myself a cup of coffee. It sucks! Because you have NO CHOICE but to keep going. Especially us parents.
I set down with myself yesterday and wrote out everything that's been happening recently. The high and adrenaline of preparing for and celebrating Halloween, the realization that my baby is almost 2 years old in December, the fact that the holiday season is HERE and Thanksgiving is in just a few weeks. It's moving SO fast.
With the wedding, moving,+ countless projects that I can barely keep up with the last year. I'm grateful, but it's so intense sometimes.
I am a very "GO GO GO" type of person. I THRIVE on having things to do, places to go, etc. I get high off of social interactions and human connection. I am the farthest thing from an introvert. Which is hard in its own way. I can be a home body if I need to be, but I get nothing out of it. I'd rather go out for coffee and chat up the barista, or go to a social gathering or event. I think my brain has been in "HomeBody" mode the last few weeks, so I just feel thrown off completely.
I have a "Creative Block" on life.
How do you even fix that? How does one un-block and welcome the creative back in through the front door?
I've been digging and trying to figure out where the bodies are in the backyard, but I just can't seem to find them. (and of course by bodies I mean creative outlets...right?)
Here's what I've come up with and what I'm actively trying to do to pull myself together and turn my Creative life back on for the rest of the year.
- 1. I've started working on curating what I want this Christmas season to look like. I've been Pinterest-ing like crazy to try and visualize the feeling I want to creative for the holiday season!
- 2. I pick a word to focus on every month. For November I picked "Eclectic". I want to focus on my eclectic side and creating things that make me feel the most me.
- 3. I do something for myself while the baby naps. Whether it's giving myself my weekly manicure, or having an hour to scroll through Pinterest, it makes me have a sense of clarity and not feel totally lost with myself.
- 4. I try and make something with my hands EVERY DAY! Whether I'm baking or crafting, I try and make sure my hands and brain connect.
- 5. I use a color palette for the year. This year I picked the following colors
- Chartreuse
- Electric Blue
- Olive Green.
- Black Orange
- Cinnamon Satin Pink
Having a color palette helps me gather a sense of control within my art and creative sides. I know what shades I'm looking for and want to use!
6. I'm wanting to host a few craft classes on IRL! We're gearing up for the IRL side to be live! Be on the look out... we have some neat things coming your way!
7. I'm choosing a new diet plan! I am going GLUTEN FREE! (yes, I was always supposed to go gluten free, but holy shit! That is SO hard!)
This will give me a new challenge in the kitchen + I get to whip up some new creative GF bakes and test recipes!
8. I make sure to have music playing constantly! I love ambience and creating a cozy vibe around me.
9. I do not only what makes me happy, but what makes me feel most comfortable and cozy. Happiness is only 50% of this equation.
10. Create a ritual for yourself. Ask the question - "What makes me feel most me?" For myself its coffee, baking, creating, & human interaction.
These are all things I try to focus on within myself. For my mind, body, & soul. What do you do on a daily basis to try and bring creative elements to your life? Do you feel it's necessary? Those who DON'T agree- I'd love to hear your input!
If you're in the same boat, please know this is temporary and you are NOT lost. If you're a writer, artists, baker, construction worker, or parent. Your creative side can easily get tucked into a corner and it's hard to find it sometimes. Baby steps are HUGE steps! You will get there and your eclectic self will be front and forward once again.
So anyways, friends!
Have a happy Tuesday and challenge your creative side!
With love & cinnamon satin,
- LadyBird.
- Electric Blue
- Olive Green.
- Black Orange
- Cinnamon Satin Pink
Having a color palette helps me gather a sense of control within my art and creative sides. I know what shades I'm looking for and want to use!
6. I'm wanting to host a few craft classes on IRL! We're gearing up for the IRL side to be live! Be on the look out... we have some neat things coming your way!
7. I'm choosing a new diet plan! I am going GLUTEN FREE! (yes, I was always supposed to go gluten free, but holy shit! That is SO hard!)
This will give me a new challenge in the kitchen + I get to whip up some new creative GF bakes and test recipes!
8. I make sure to have music playing constantly! I love ambience and creating a cozy vibe around me.
9. I do not only what makes me happy, but what makes me feel most comfortable and cozy. Happiness is only 50% of this equation.
10. Create a ritual for yourself. Ask the question - "What makes me feel most me?" For myself its coffee, baking, creating, & human interaction.
These are all things I try to focus on within myself. For my mind, body, & soul. What do you do on a daily basis to try and bring creative elements to your life? Do you feel it's necessary? Those who DON'T agree- I'd love to hear your input!
If you're in the same boat, please know this is temporary and you are NOT lost. If you're a writer, artists, baker, construction worker, or parent. Your creative side can easily get tucked into a corner and it's hard to find it sometimes. Baby steps are HUGE steps! You will get there and your eclectic self will be front and forward once again.
So anyways, friends!
Have a happy Tuesday and challenge your creative side!
With love & cinnamon satin,
- LadyBird.
Jeff Richardson
12 days ago