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How to Move Beyond Creative Blocks

August 10, 2020 by mbonneville

 

ILLUSTRATION – DOUGLAS BONNEVILLE

  Anyone who is engaged in creative work has inevitably experienced the ebbs and flows that come with it. But like weather, even the most turbulent spells eventually pass, and though we can’t will them away, we can work with and through them until sunny skies return. So what can we do when the clouds that darken our eyes are Creative blocks, the common culprits that keep us from taking pleasure in our work? While there are probably hundreds of ways to tackle the age-old issue, the following are a few possible approaches. They are bite-size and practical since overcomplicating things can sometimes reinforce what keeps us stuck. It’s about removing clutter, both external and internal so creativity can resurface and blossom. We can do this through creating space while becoming vulnerable, still, gentle and self-forgiving.  Let’s start with the obvious: … [Read More]

Filed Under: Art, Creativity, Graphic Design, Inspiration, Writing

Become a better writer by the time you finish reading this post

June 13, 2019 by Douglas Bonneville

Become a better writer Source: Dilbertblog, June 2007, so I assume it’s Scott Adams.

Filed Under: Writing

Creative ups & downs

June 6, 2019 by Douglas Bonneville