It started this morning, when I sat down at my computer ready to work and started to go through my mental list of things that needed to be worked on. Somewhere along the way, I got lost in thought and started clicking through links and reading up on some of my fav blogs.
After a couple hours, I tried to get back into 'work-mode' and put on my serious face. I started picking away at a client's project, but then it hit me again. No motivation. Not feeling creative today. It's hard to work in the design industry when you're just not feeling creative. Especially when there are things that need to be done, and people waiting for your response. What can you really do in this situation?
The entire day, instead of working, I was thinking about new things I could make. I tend to do this a lot when my mind feels bored... I guess it gives my brain some excitement when I switch it up a bit and try to make something new. I couldn't come up with anything... and that frustrated me. I had forgotten... my motivation is still on vacation. I can't even gather up enough of it to ease the boredom that's stirring around in my head!
I went outside. I walked my dog. I spray painted a cabinet, but gave up half way through when the wind decided to mess with me. I watered the grass with a hose, in the blazing hot sun. Why?! ....
So far, the most motivation I've had all day is writing this blog about having no motivation. Ironic?
What do you do when you're just not feeling motivated?
I think there is something about this summer that maybe it's more of a day dreaming type summer. :)
ReplyDeleteNothing. hahaha! That's what I do...
ReplyDeleteToday is the day of unmotivation. It's 6:30pm and I haven't gotten out of bed today.
ReplyDeleteGirl I have those days too! Sometimes its best to take a mini little break..to get your motivation and inspiration back on track. That helps me.
ReplyDeletehaha i love this post. i can so relate.
ReplyDeleteSometimes we just have those days, and no matter what you do no motivation can come. For me, I just like to sit somewhere comfy and read a favourite book and eventually the inspiration will come!
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love the photos dana! and the blog of course. <3
ReplyDeleteI totally know what you mean here. Happens to the best of us!
ReplyDeleteOn a lighter note, these pictures of you are gawwwgeous.
I have a new idea for you! It might be stupid, so don't judge me. But you could do CUSTOM animals for people! Like of their pets. For example, I would totally buy little dogs that were made to look like my Gracie and Cooper.
Just a thought! :)
Did you take these pictures yourself? Girl, these are beautiful. Great job!
ReplyDeleteSometimes you just have to accept the lack of motivation for a bit, reflect and what you've accomplished and see what other possibilities are out there after a short break, or at least that's what I have to do.
It'll come back to you! :)
Oh believe me I have MANY of these days! However, I usually try to plug through it because I know time is precious to me lately with two little ones!
ReplyDeleteFirst off can I just say YOUR GROGEOUS!?!? I'm so happy you came across my blog so I could find yours it's shall I say darlinggg!~ And girl I completely and totally relate to you on this one. Always hits me in the worst times too, i.e. finals week haha have an amazing day~ xoxo
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Love your blog.
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