Keep the Kettle Boiling!
Posted 20th March 2013 at 10:50 AM by Daniel Evans
Updated 27th May 2019 at 12:23 PM by Daniel Evans
Updated 27th May 2019 at 12:23 PM by Daniel Evans
It's all too easy to fall into an unproductive slump when you can't seem to get the creative juices flowing and you sit pondering what your next move should be.
Whilst the latter point may hold an element of truth, others might argue that if your spirit isn't in it, you can simply make it so by taking the appropriate action i.e beginning the task and allowing yourself to naturally gain creative momentum.
On the flipside, to discuss what I do personally; I suggest selecting a scheduled task that's more fitting to your current mind-set.
By doing things in this manner you ensure that no matter what, you are constantly moving forwards as opposed to sitting in a slumber.
It's important to be able to identify a behaviour which signifies that you are sinking into a slumber to be able to change your actions to get into the creative swing. For me, the warning sign is regular checking of my emails almost to the point of OCD. After a few, close knitted refreshes of my email client, I know I'm sinking into a slumber and I pull myself out by jumping into whatever productive task I feel like doing.
This blog entry is product of this very method. I feel as though my mind would perhaps do a better job later today at doing my scheduled design tasks and so I've delayed slightly but I've still pushed forwards by putting out something productive and I will continue to do so right up until the "main task".
Every little bit of effect counts. You may not feel in the mood for certain things during your working day but you can always keep the kettle boiling and it's important to do so each and every day for the sake of self development!
Whilst the latter point may hold an element of truth, others might argue that if your spirit isn't in it, you can simply make it so by taking the appropriate action i.e beginning the task and allowing yourself to naturally gain creative momentum.
On the flipside, to discuss what I do personally; I suggest selecting a scheduled task that's more fitting to your current mind-set.
By doing things in this manner you ensure that no matter what, you are constantly moving forwards as opposed to sitting in a slumber.
It's important to be able to identify a behaviour which signifies that you are sinking into a slumber to be able to change your actions to get into the creative swing. For me, the warning sign is regular checking of my emails almost to the point of OCD. After a few, close knitted refreshes of my email client, I know I'm sinking into a slumber and I pull myself out by jumping into whatever productive task I feel like doing.
This blog entry is product of this very method. I feel as though my mind would perhaps do a better job later today at doing my scheduled design tasks and so I've delayed slightly but I've still pushed forwards by putting out something productive and I will continue to do so right up until the "main task".
Every little bit of effect counts. You may not feel in the mood for certain things during your working day but you can always keep the kettle boiling and it's important to do so each and every day for the sake of self development!
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