Lesson 5: How Procrastination Can Help In Your Creative Journey
“It is easier to resist at the beginning than at the end.” - Leonardo da Vinci
Hi there,
How are you my friend. Your girl is back with yet another lesson. :)
If you want to recap, below posts can help.
Lesson 4: Creativity is a Habit, Don't Wait to Get Inspired
Lesson 3: 5 Step Process to Create Your *First* Content Piece
Lesson 2: How To Start Your Side Hustle
Lesson 1: Why To Build Your Online Brand Today
Let’s start today’s lesson….
You know right, creativity takes time. It’s a time consuming process to create anything. If you are writing an article, you may need to spend time researching, writing, editing, and creating an appealing storyline. It can take from hours to days to weeks to months.
This process can overwhelm you and ultimately leave you hating it.
Mozart is one of the famous procrastinators of all time and he recorded his famous opera Don Giovanni the night before its premiere.
Usually procrastination is a bad thing but strategically procrastinating something can really help you think out of the box and flourish new ideas and concepts.
I realized with time, I get better when I write in small paragraphs at different time instead writing everything in one go.
For creativity, what you really need is less focused thinking, less stress, and minimal disruptions– and it can come with doing undemanding tasks.
When you procrastinate, you’re more likely to let your mind wander. On the other hand, when we finish a something, you just forget about it and move onto the next task.
But when you slight procrastinate, your mind is still attached and active with the pending work. It ultimately help you to look for different perspectives.
"Creativity doesn't wait for that perfect moment. It fashions its own perfect moments out of ordinary ones." — Bruce Garrabrandt
How You Can Strategically delay your work and let your Imagination flow
Below 5 tips can help you to start with.
#1 Break up a task into smaller parts.
#2 Create a timeline from start to finish with frequent tiny breaks.
#3 Do something you enjoy doing in between breaks.
#4 Loosen up a little to unblock your creative mind.
#5 Create a safe place for you to practice without any major distractions.
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Lastly,
When you procrastinate, you have more time for yourself and can partake in “me time.” When you spend time with loved ones or take time for yourself, you are a happier, more relaxed you. That directly means your creativity level at high.
If you are a procrastinator, keep creating my friend.
If you are someone who knows a procrastinator, think before calling them out…they may be on to something!
With love,
Ankita
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