creativity reset
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items Step 1: Set your creative goals
One of my favorite stories about creative goal setting comes from Octavia Butler. Butler, one of the most famous and impact science fiction authors of all time, wrote in her journals years before her work made an impact: “My books will be read by mil...
Step 2: Seek inspiration
What can art be inspired by? Anything! I like to set myself little creative prompts based on diverse inspiration. For example, can you make a painting in response to a song? Can you write a poem in response to a painting? Inspiration is everywhere, b...
Step 3: Write morning pages every day
Julia Cameron introduced the world to the concept of “morning pages” in her classic text “The Artist's Way”. Since then, it has become a staple practice for many creative people. The idea? Wake up every morning and spill out all of your thoughts and ...
Step 4: Incorporate poetry into your routine
One of the biggest changes I made to my routine to spark my creativity was switching out my morning news podcast for an audio poetry podcast. Regardless of your creative medium, poetry will build your respect for a curious approach to the world
Step 5: Go for lots of long walks
Truly nothing gets me coming up with great ideas than a walk of an hour or more. I love listening to a great, inspiring podcast or some music, and I find that if I'm experiencing any creative roadblocks, I'll find the answer by the time I get home
Step 6: Create just for fun
Creative people can feel a lot of pressure - pressure to sell their work, pressure to make something people like or understand… It's essential to bring some joy and playfulness back into your creative practice. One way to approach this? Do something ...
Step 7: Spend time with your own brain
Whether you call it meditation or something else, I've found that finding at least 10 minutes of silent reflection every day helps quiet the noise and refocus my priorities