I've been feeling a bit like a caged bird lately. I crave the feelings of romance, adventure and wonder when exploring new lands. I want to feel that tingly, magical spark of inspiration. Instead, it's just been work-work-work — stuck in the house, at the computer. I haven't been creative in months. I look over at my art supplies and feel disconnected… and then comes the guilt and shame. The “shoulds.” Sighhhh… A ‘real' artist should be painting every day.
With everything going on in work and life, I've been setting quarterly focus areas and goals for myself in an attempt to stay sane, less scattered, and keep things moving forward. With just a few weeks left in March, this quarter is coming to a close. I lost some time while I was sick with the flu and still have several website projects and other commitments to wrap up this month — but I'm also hoping to crawl out of my hibernation hole and make time to connect with some other humans too!
Starting in April, I'm planning to try a lite version of Monk Mode (a term I came across from productivity influencers on YouTube). For me, this means no new client projects — I'll be devoting my time to personal projects. I'm hoping that with this shift in energy and less distraction, the channels of creativity will reopen.
