Episode Eleven. Break the Stuck Cycle: From Idea to Action with a Few Intentional Steps
Once Upon a Time
We found inspiration through books, magazines, galleries, art shows, and conversations with creative friends.
Today…
We spend hours scrolling through social media, constantly consuming all the beautiful images and films.
This over-inspiration and endless info can be overwhelming. Leaving us feeling stuck, unmotivated, and even paralyzed at times.
Feeling stuck and uninspired?
In today's podcast, I'm talking about how over-inspiration may be at the root of our creative struggles.
And sharing a step-by-step process that will help quiet the noise and inspiration overload so you can start creating more intentionally again.
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My More Intentional Process for Gathering Actionable Inspiration
If you’re caught in the scroll and feeling less than inspired. Try this.
Take a break from scrolling: Pause your social media consumption for a day and give your brain a chance to breathe.
Write out your thoughts: Jot down all the ideas and to-dos swirling in your head to declutter your mind.
Gather inspiration intentionally: Use platforms like Pinterest to search for specific inspiration related to your project. Intentionally save images that resonate with you and move on to the next step.
Create a mood board: Using an app like Milanote, organize the images you've gathered and make notes on why you saved the images to your board.
Plan your project: Identify the supplies you'll need for your own creative project and set a timeline for taking action. Where and when will you make this happen.
Take action: With your mood board and plan in place, begin, using your gathered inspiration as a guide.
The Power of Intentional Inspiration
At first, this process might seem like a lot of work, but it's worth the effort. By intentionally gathering and analyzing inspiration, you'll move from feeling overwhelmed and stuck to actually taking action and creating something of your own.
Remember, clarity comes when we quiet the noise and allow our own creative voice to shine through. So take a break from endless scrolling, gather inspiration intentionally, and unleash your creativity today.
To see my Milanote process in action watch my step-by-step tutorial below.
And if Milanote intrigues you, don't miss my Milanote Mood Board Mastery Workshop!
Where I’ll show you step-by-step how to utilize Milanote’s amazing tools for creative mood boarding. Including how to take your mood board magic and share it with the world.
Bonus: Milanote is generously offering 50% off the pro plan to all students in the class.
Not to worry, you can get started with Milanote for FREE. I’ll even show you alternative ways to use the app without upgrading to the paid version.
Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a beautiful day.
xx
Kim
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