This category has comics in it. How exciting! No, really. These are the best blog posts because you don’t have to read anything. You just need to watch stuff. Ok, maybe you have to read a little bit to understand some of it. Anyway. I like comics.
One way to focus on one thing is to make a to-do list. It is a good way to get things off your mind. It calms me down because I don’t have to keep reminding myself to do X or Y. I use Todoist for that. I can set a todo for each day of the week and not have to remember everything I need to do for the week. Then I just do what is on my to-do list for that day and no more. If you have never done this before, give it a try!
Have you ever thought about deliberately destroying what you create? It may sound crazy, but doing so can make you better at being creative. Let’s break it down.
When you create something – a drawing, a piece of writing, a piece of music – it sometimes feels like a part of you. But if you destroy your work deliberately it can be liberating. It helps you not to worry so much about being perfect. It’s like letting go of a heavy burden.
This destruction and rebuilding also makes you stronger. Life isn’t always perfect, and neither is your art. Learning to bounce back from mistakes is super important. Every time you fail, it’s like lifting a weight in the gym. You get better at handling tough situations, and that’s a big win.
Now get this: messing up your work can boost your confidence. How does this happen? Well, when you’re not afraid to mess up, you feel more confident about yourself. It’s like saying, “Hey, mistakes happen, and that’s OK!” The more you do this, the more you believe in your creative abilities.
Here’s the trick: start with the idea of wrecking in your head from the very beginning. It changes the way you think about your project. You’ll be more willing to try new things, take risks, and have fun with what you’re making.
So the next time you’re making something, don’t be afraid to hit the reset button. Destroy your work! It’s like having a cool teacher who shows you new ways to be great. Give it a go; you might just discover a whole new level of creativity!
Check out Mindset by Carol S. Dweck for more info about this topic. Even knowing about the good (growth) mindset puts you in the right place to get you in the right direction.
If you don’t want to read a whole book about it, don’t worry. Here are some action steps you can take right now to change your mindset.
Just start! Consistency is the key to success! I always tried to do a bigger project with a nice story and a big world around it. I never began it till I just started to work on it for 5 minutes every day. The first few weeks were just a couple of minutes but after I was into it and had built a habit I worked hours on this project. Now I have a nice story and a whole world around it! Still working on it half a year later. You can do it too! 🙌
Remember that in the end, an idea is a mix between two thoughts. So mixing two ideas is always a good way to get new ideas. Even dull ideas can get more exciting, when you mix them with something new. With this method, you’ll be able to get some … well, ideas … to get better ideas.
I’ve made another blog post about getting good ideas in case you need some more tips for your creative endeavor.
Do you have a method for better ideas and want to share it here? Send me an email!
