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Creative Outlets and Burnout Remedies
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items Journals, creative resets, self care as an artist/designer
Sections
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Effort over Outcome
Special Places
Stop Making, Consume A Little
MOVEEEE
Effort over Outcome
picking up something super low stakes so that i keep my hands active and creating but not putting so much pressure on the end result.
This is my go-to notebook. Always plain pages in case I want to write, doodle, or collage.
Muji Recycled Paper Spiral Plain Notebook
free write, doodle, draw do anything. this pen is my favorite for this because its qood quality and very cheap so i can run through ann entire pack and replenish
Muji Smooth Gel Ink Knock Type Ballpoint Pen 0.5mm
Collecting old media to collage can be tedious. This book makes it easy and incredibly satisfying.
Extraordinary Things to Cut Out and Collage
Sometimes mindlessly knitting allows me to make something without the pressure of an outcome. This yarn shop i added is actually in New York - has an amazing selection and wonderful vibes and just wanted to pay homage to them- but mostly about findin...
Downtown Yarns
Special Places
Sometimes I just need to go somewhere and admire other peoples work rather than obsessing over my own
This place has a cute cafe and many galleries that are always changing their exhibition lineup, so there are many reasons to keep coming back.
Bergamot Station Arts Center
Wonderfully curated used book store with frequent pop-up events!
A Good Used Book
An alternative to pinterest that allows you to follow your own creativity instead of being dragged down into the algorithm.
Are.na
Stop Making, Consume A Little
media that give me a reset every time (id suggest building a list of movies that do this for you too but borrow mine for now xo)
All time favorite hands down, brings so much comfort. having a major reset with a “slow down” movie ~ some esacapism helps too.
The Wizard of Oz
It's no use, jo!
Little Women (2019)
big believer in indulging your sense of nostalgia every once in a while - perfect movie imo.
Grease
this is so unserious but also will fix my mood and reminds me that creativity should be fun - random but i also dont wanna feel pressure to also watch some indie, art haus, film especially when im burnt out and in my head about making.
Little Nicky
Recently added this to the list of my personal reset media - i feel like you have to watch this one for yourself haha idk if its for everyone but its definitely a WATCH
Return to Oz
MOVEEEE
okay - I'm a newb to this platform but so many friends put me on. Basically this gives you so much more freedom to book workout classes, try new studios, and save some money. I'm low commitment so being able to just book a yoga class or any work out ...
ClassPass | Book Fitness Classes & Salon Appointments