I have the same issue of having no space to leave my art projects out. I take it out then put it away in a bin since I use our dining table. Sometimes I don’t have the energy to pull it all out just to have to stash it away as soon as it’s dinner time or time to leave for work, etc…
What stops you from starting, and what helps soften that resistance?
Procrastination is my monster. Look how late I post my answers. 😁
Seriously it’s that. And I know some is fearing failure and not being perfect.
As to my art, I have no where to leave stuff out. I have to drag everything out. Then I have to put it all away.
Then there are all the distractions. Life, family, friends. Thank goodness for my deadlines!
What softens them? Being kind to myself. Not beating myself up. Forgiving myself and giving myself another chance. Seeing where I have come from and that I have made improvements gives me encouragement.
I'm working on it desperately. I feel like I'm that lost soul who is grasping for a creative cult right now to save me. I'm doing morning pages, adhd workbook, organizing my projects. I'm working on it. Thank God I meditate. ✌️❤️🩹
I can't start when it is not clear in my head what I want to make. I need a sort of image in my mind. When the image is lacking, I just practice stitches.
Sometimes I tell myself things like "I'm just going to TRY making roses/trees/etc. like that cool thing I saw" or "I'll just practice making _____, play around, experiment." Lowering the expectation of the "finished product" helps. Other times I just have to make myself sit down, out of obedience to what I value. I can't believe so many of us are facing such discouragement in this area! I mean, I BELIEVE we are, but it just blows my mind WHY. WHY do so many of us struggle to sit down & play a little?
What stops me from starting?simple, looking at my project or item I want to do and then I am in fear that I would never get it done so I move on to washing dishes. What helps, soften the resistance, sometimes music, a prayer, a psalm, and sometimes a nice small glass of wine to take the edge off of my thinking and getting into my head. Another thing I’ve done to help me relax and work through things … I’ve started adding more plant material to my indoors. I declutter the space I want to work in and make all nice, neat and tidy then attempt it the next day.
Yesterday I completed my first ever watercolour painting project. It was through a mindfulness art class. I signed up thinking it was drawing but at the last moment discovered it was watercolour painting. I stepped out of the comfort zone and chose to embrace the mindfulness of the class. I think for me challenging myself by focusing on creating rather than technical aspects is the key but it’s super challenging to do that.
I have the same issue of having no space to leave my art projects out. I take it out then put it away in a bin since I use our dining table. Sometimes I don’t have the energy to pull it all out just to have to stash it away as soon as it’s dinner time or time to leave for work, etc…
I’m a work in progress.
What stops you from starting, and what helps soften that resistance?
Procrastination is my monster. Look how late I post my answers. 😁
Seriously it’s that. And I know some is fearing failure and not being perfect.
As to my art, I have no where to leave stuff out. I have to drag everything out. Then I have to put it all away.
Then there are all the distractions. Life, family, friends. Thank goodness for my deadlines!
What softens them? Being kind to myself. Not beating myself up. Forgiving myself and giving myself another chance. Seeing where I have come from and that I have made improvements gives me encouragement.
Honestly I could copy and paste your list. It’s spot on.
I'm working on it desperately. I feel like I'm that lost soul who is grasping for a creative cult right now to save me. I'm doing morning pages, adhd workbook, organizing my projects. I'm working on it. Thank God I meditate. ✌️❤️🩹
I can't start when it is not clear in my head what I want to make. I need a sort of image in my mind. When the image is lacking, I just practice stitches.
Sometimes I tell myself things like "I'm just going to TRY making roses/trees/etc. like that cool thing I saw" or "I'll just practice making _____, play around, experiment." Lowering the expectation of the "finished product" helps. Other times I just have to make myself sit down, out of obedience to what I value. I can't believe so many of us are facing such discouragement in this area! I mean, I BELIEVE we are, but it just blows my mind WHY. WHY do so many of us struggle to sit down & play a little?
What stops me from starting?simple, looking at my project or item I want to do and then I am in fear that I would never get it done so I move on to washing dishes. What helps, soften the resistance, sometimes music, a prayer, a psalm, and sometimes a nice small glass of wine to take the edge off of my thinking and getting into my head. Another thing I’ve done to help me relax and work through things … I’ve started adding more plant material to my indoors. I declutter the space I want to work in and make all nice, neat and tidy then attempt it the next day.
Cheers
Yesterday I completed my first ever watercolour painting project. It was through a mindfulness art class. I signed up thinking it was drawing but at the last moment discovered it was watercolour painting. I stepped out of the comfort zone and chose to embrace the mindfulness of the class. I think for me challenging myself by focusing on creating rather than technical aspects is the key but it’s super challenging to do that.
I’m working on it.
Helps:
-5 minute expectation, I tell myself I can quit after 5 minutes. Once started…
- small projects placed around the house
- a variety of projects available to jump into as the mood strikes
- I limit my screens during the day (still watching and scrolling too much in the evening)