What to do when you don’t feel creative

“Just sit and draw”, “Just open the notes and start writing”, “You’ll eventually come up with something”

And what if we don’t?

The phrases I started this newsletter with are standard advice to deal with feeling a lack of creativity. It isn’t exactly as easy as it sounds. 

Have you ever experienced something like this? 👉 No motivation to start at all, instead, every fly in the apartment looks way more fascinating than the blank canvas;

Hating every artwork you produce even though nothing has changed in terms of style;

Trying out other professional spheres - from fashion to biology - because you’re questioning your creative abilities;

And eventually feeling at least a little depressed.

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been there. Multiple times. And as a professional in these things, of course, I came up with a solution for how to minimize those phases.

Step 1️⃣ Stop creating. On purpose. To avoid slipping into a self-fulfilling prophecy. 

With more time spent in other activities, you’ll eventually start missing the creativity and get back to it with new strength and ideas.

My own example: I became overwhelmed back in June, almost burned out. I spontaneously decided to take 2 weeks off to spend with my family and travel to the sea. 

I got back home and enthusiastically started working with totally new energy + got my BIG vision back.

I started developing a completely new program for my new open LIVE webinar happening next week - I’ll be talking about exactly these kinds of issues such as dealing with a lack of creativity, talent, ideas, not to mention procrastination and time management issues.

>> Hand Drawing on your iPad

Step 2️⃣ Draw your inspiration. Literally! Forget about your technical requirements or clients for a moment. What has inspired you the most lately? Draw it!

One of the highlights in July was my stay in one of the most stylish hotels I’ve ever been in. So, I designed a collage with their furniture items and drew it. 

Step 3️⃣ Your BIG vision starts today! What is your ideal version of the future you doing? What kind of project are you working on? Locations? People? Sketch it!
Sketch that scene from your mind, sketch the elements that can be associated with the future - perfect - you. 

What I don’t recommend doing: checking out other artists or designers and remembering your best moments IN THE PAST.

I can’t wait to break down the creativity and talent aspects for you LIVE!

>> See you there! P.S. The link is clickable!

Wishing you an absolutely awesome day!