I love the idea of waypoints opposed to “goals” because firm deadlines with projects (especially creative ones) can lead to unnecessary burnout and stress. I’m going to adopt this immediately. Thanks for this, Jason!
The most important part of my creative process is taking care of my body and mind. The best way for me to relieve stress is to exercise and get outside. Once I start feeling anxious, or sad, or without hope, it affects my creativity. That’s when my writing droughts happen. I chase those demons out of my system by running or biking - by something active. Anything. Then my mind is in a better state and I’m able to get creative again.
The waypoints are definitely it for me. I’ve even stopped getting too detailed about process this year. Simply letting creativity lead me wherever it feels like.
Good to have you back, Jason, and get some insight into your end of summer soul search!
Jason, good question: "What is your most important creative process? Think about the last time you revised your process. What can you do to make sure that your creative process is serving you in all the ways that you need?"
Thanks for encouraging me to think this through, and examine my next steps. I have allowed world events since 2020 (to the present) to mute my Muse. I'm struggling to write, as I'm trying to use an old process.
Your prompt is timely. I'll take some quiet time in nature (we live near the national forest) to review and revise my creative process. I already sense that my writing and I are going to go in a much different direction than in the past.
Great looking t-shirts and stickers!
Why did you choose RedBubble? I'm curious as I may be looking for a Merch option in the future.
I love the idea of waypoints opposed to “goals” because firm deadlines with projects (especially creative ones) can lead to unnecessary burnout and stress. I’m going to adopt this immediately. Thanks for this, Jason!
The most important part of my creative process is taking care of my body and mind. The best way for me to relieve stress is to exercise and get outside. Once I start feeling anxious, or sad, or without hope, it affects my creativity. That’s when my writing droughts happen. I chase those demons out of my system by running or biking - by something active. Anything. Then my mind is in a better state and I’m able to get creative again.
Oh, and I love the shirts! They look great!
What Justin said...
The waypoints are definitely it for me. I’ve even stopped getting too detailed about process this year. Simply letting creativity lead me wherever it feels like.
Good to have you back, Jason, and get some insight into your end of summer soul search!
Jason, good question: "What is your most important creative process? Think about the last time you revised your process. What can you do to make sure that your creative process is serving you in all the ways that you need?"
Thanks for encouraging me to think this through, and examine my next steps. I have allowed world events since 2020 (to the present) to mute my Muse. I'm struggling to write, as I'm trying to use an old process.
Your prompt is timely. I'll take some quiet time in nature (we live near the national forest) to review and revise my creative process. I already sense that my writing and I are going to go in a much different direction than in the past.
Great looking t-shirts and stickers!
Why did you choose RedBubble? I'm curious as I may be looking for a Merch option in the future.
Great to have you back and I ❤️ the swag!
I just ordered he Hope t-shirt. The haiku is one of my favorites.