day off
I cycle between creative outlets. I don’t sit still very long and neither does my creativity. This circle of writing, singing, performing, photographing and breathing keeps me alive. I strive for the eloquent blog post filled with my words, pictures and dreams. I yearn for songs with memorable notes and heartfelt lyrics. Some days the posts are written before I turn on my computer. Other days I couldn’t write a decent sentence if my life depended on it.
I love having several outlets to turn to, especially when they all lead to one common goal—a fulfilling creative life. But I have rough patches like anyone else. I fear that stress in my life will consume me and I won’t put forth my best work. My inner critic flourishes during these moments. It knocks me out cold, barely able to breathe, completely unable to create anything.
Self-motivation got me to this point—I have the drive to create and no one can ever take that from me. However, even freelance, self-motivated people need a day off once in a while; and I need to allow myself one of those days without feeling guilty about it. I was left with no choice but to take a few months off of my blog this year so I feel like I’m still playing catch up. I can’t change that and I can only move forward.
This week I plan on being a little creative, knocking a goal or two off my list, then spending the weekend with my family. I will let you know next week if I follow through and take a “day off” to relax and not dwell on anything creative. Wish me luck!
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- Published:
- September 12, 2012 / 9:59 am
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- balance, blogging, creativity, decisions, life, photography, rant, routines, writing and inspiration
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- blogging, creativity, day off, goals, photography, relaxing, self-motivation, writing
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