5 Things I do to Overcome an Inspiration Rut
Sometimes I just feel stuck in a rut!
I consider myself creative for the most part and I love trying new things. However, sometimes I just feel like the creativity flow stops and I am just aimlessly wandering about life day to day. After receiving some Instagram messages and texts, I learned a lot of my friends feel this way too. SO, college students, high school students, employees, leaders HOW do we overcome this inspirational rut?!
I think it all starts with devoting time to silence. Yep, silence. Which is easier said than done. Maybe it’s waking up earlier, staying up later or simply seperating yourself from noise. We fill our time so quickly with distraction that it can be extremely difficult to hone in on our thoughts. I have the best ideas when I’m outside just reading for fun or reflecting on the day. Moreover, take time to let your creative spirit CREATE. Take a morning to sit down and do something you love. I think culture can trick us into thinking that if we aren’t making money then it’s not worth it, and that is not true.
Here are some things you can do that may help you overcome the rut:
Manage your time
Do what you love at least once a week - if you don’t know what that is, experiment.
Try something new often
Reflect on your days
Go out of your way to hear a new perspective (ie: podcasts, conversations, ted talks)
If you’re feeling stuck in a rut, reevaluate your goals, plans, and passions. Making habits that help us stay inspired will help us stay creative. Put it on a sticky note and stick it by your light switch. Look at it everyday and let it be a reminder for you to keep creating.
Stay inspired,
Malree