Despite February getting off to a bit of a rocky start, I’m done complaining about it. Quite frankly, I’m stick of hearing myself complain and sweating stuff I can’t change right now. Yeah, I’ve got shit to do, yeah, I don’t have a functioning printer (I’ve delegated this into the trusty hands of Canon), and yah, lack of creativity might be a bit of an issue, but seriously, there’s eff-all I can do about it without forcing myself into some fake sense of productivity. I’ve tried and I’ve just ended up more frustrated.
I’ve always said the brain is like a muscle. You need to work it out constantly for it to stay in shape, but, like any muscle, it also needs rest and you need to listen for the cues. So, we’re resting at the coffee shop riding out this rough wave until we find our balance. It’ll come. Always does.
You need some down time without the stress of your printer to rejuvenate. Creativity can not be rushed, pushed or stamped with a deadline. Good luck getting your mojo back!
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You’re absolutely right, your creativity needs a little rest every now and then too. I always find it’s helpful to take a couple of days off to do anything but work: read a book, watch some movies, do something unexpected. It always comes back in the end :)
Good luck! I know exactly how you feel. You have technical breakdown…I have a body that’s not working properly. You’re giving me a reason to not feel bad about it and not fight it too hard. It does happen to other people and it is OK.
Thanks for sharing! Enjoy your down time.
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Enjoy the rest at the coffee shop. Before you know it, inspiration will strike and you’ll have left the rocky roads of February behind and be gliding effortlessly along towards March!