Eclecticism is my hallmark. Since I was a kid. Oftentimes I like several things at the same time and I’m unable to choose only one project among many. Hence, I usually work on more projects all at once.
Besides everything related to sewing, patterns or fashion illustration I like writing as well. Actually, writing and creating stories for empowering my clients‘ business makes an important part of my day job. I always admired all those creative makers, sharing regularly their brilliant ideas with the outside world on their social media or blogs.
I guess there is a lot going on even in my head, however, the thing is I used to feel hunted by everything I haven’t had time to make happen so far. I seriously questioned my creative capacity and when I saw my Instagram feed where I didn’t add any photo for weeks, I felt guilty. I used to fight with this urge of being more productive until I realised this battle is always lost in advance.
I used to fight with this urge of being more productive until I realised this battle is always lost in advance.
Motivation or inspiration?
While motivation is the question of discipline, inspiration or creativity don‘t always sit on the shelf in my clothes closet, no matter how much I wish I could just open the door and find it there. On the contrary, often good ideas come to me unexpectedly while working out or cooking. Writing the blog posts is quite similar – I post when I feel I have a point of view, which is not the case on a daily basis. Or sometimes I just don’t have time to type all those thoughts on the blank page.
It is pointless to feel remorse because of all reasons cited above. Instead, I changed my approach. I no longer desperately look for my inspiration, but I rather accept with the tranquillity that my creative mojos left me for a while. I made peace with my occasionally inactive Instagram feed. And this shift in my head was such a relief. In my perspective, being creative should bring nothing, but joy in the first place. And if it is not the case, it is ok to have a break. Sooner or later, I will be back on my creative track.
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