HOW I MAINTAIN MY CREATIVITY
18:376 Ways To Maintain Your Creativity
Hello lovelies, I hope you all are doing well. Lately it seems like I'm constantly being pulled in a million different directions. Between the blog, YouTube channel, a full time job, and spending quality time with my family, it's gotten harder and harder for me to find some 'me' time.
I am a creative at heart, or at least I believe I am. It is very important for me to maintain my creativity be it my blog, channel or my Instagram account. But how my routine has been, it often feels like I am stretched too thin and so I have come up with a solution that works best for my busy lifestyle and I wanted to share it with you all.
1. Wake-up Early
The most important and productive part of my day! Morning is the only quiet time I truly get for myself. I wake up at least an hour before I have to get ready for work (as often as I can). And sometimes even on the weekends. I exercise or flip through my favourite magazine while potentially throwing on a quick face mask, getting a 10-minute meditation in or even going through instagram to get some inspiration for my flatlays, early mornings are beautiful when everything is quiet and so natural. This will help you a lot at emotional level.
2. Podcasts
My appetite for podcasts is nearly insatiable. My office is almost an hour away from home and so I am constantly searching for them as they happen to be my best friends during commute. Podcasts have a really positive and meaningful impact on my mornings and I am super obsessed!
3. Enjoy The Little Things
Anyone who follows me on Instagram knows my love for flatlays. Yes, taking them sometimes drains me to death but I never give up. And whenever I capture the perfect picture, I celebrate! I either treat myself with chocolate or have my favourite snack. Start celebrating even if it's a small achievement. These are the things that actually keep you going and make you feel productive. Remember, positive mind brings out the best creativity!
4. Surround Yourself With Motivated Creatives
"You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with." - Jim Rohn
It took me a little while to figure out who's draining me and who's really inspiring me to be better and creative but I can finally say I have the best people around me. They motivate me so much and constantly inspire and challenge me to never stay stagnant.
5. The Art Of Time Blocking
6. Take A Break
Sometimes our lives get so piled up and we get so overwhelmed it feels like we might explode any moment. When this happens, it's crucial to take pause, reprioritize and really think about what's important at that moment in order to preserve your sanity. Once the storm blows over, you can go back to your normal state with more emotional stamina to face the next surge (because there's always going to be a next surge).
How do you maintain your creativity? Share with me in the comments!
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I totally relate to this post. It can be hard to juggle a full time job, family stuff, and a blog/YouTube channel, among other things! But when you are a creative person....there is always that desire to create. I think it is wonderful that you have a place to do that. These tips are fantastic and I will definitely be using some of them!
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