As a creativity coach, I can tell you sometimes a break is EXACTLY what you need. And sometimes it's better to do something anyway. The trick is to know the difference. If you're really exhausted, an intention-free break is probably the right call. If you're procrastinating, though, it can be helpful to figure out why and work with that …
As a creativity coach, I can tell you sometimes a break is EXACTLY what you need. And sometimes it's better to do something anyway. The trick is to know the difference. If you're really exhausted, an intention-free break is probably the right call. If you're procrastinating, though, it can be helpful to figure out why and work with that cause. (That can be tricky, which is part of why creativity coaches exist. ;) )
One of my favorite things recently is just to pull out a good pair of headphones, pick out some classical music, turn it on, close my eyes, and really put my focus into noticing as much as I can in that music. It's uplifting and beautiful, and I know I'm doing it right when I get goosebumps. We don't take enough time to just pay attention to things like music anymore. It becomes background noise rather than something worth noticing. And honestly... it's good for us in SO many ways--if we pay attention. I really believe inspiration is all around us all the time, but it's easy to forget, and easy to get out of the habit of really noticing.
As a creativity coach, I can tell you sometimes a break is EXACTLY what you need. And sometimes it's better to do something anyway. The trick is to know the difference. If you're really exhausted, an intention-free break is probably the right call. If you're procrastinating, though, it can be helpful to figure out why and work with that cause. (That can be tricky, which is part of why creativity coaches exist. ;) )
One of my favorite things recently is just to pull out a good pair of headphones, pick out some classical music, turn it on, close my eyes, and really put my focus into noticing as much as I can in that music. It's uplifting and beautiful, and I know I'm doing it right when I get goosebumps. We don't take enough time to just pay attention to things like music anymore. It becomes background noise rather than something worth noticing. And honestly... it's good for us in SO many ways--if we pay attention. I really believe inspiration is all around us all the time, but it's easy to forget, and easy to get out of the habit of really noticing.
This is great advice. Thank you, Nancy!