Cultivating Grace as an Online Creator

Recently, I've felt like my work isn't as great as it used to be when I lived in Chicago, but I had to remember how moving to New York is the first time I've ever lived anywhere new and to provide myself grace through this process.
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We've all been there—the feeling of creative blockage regarding our art.


Whether you're a painter, sculptor, writer, musician, or any other creator, experiencing a lack of inspiration can be incredibly frustrating.


To help navigate this period, we must be gentle with ourselves and cultivate grace for our minds, hearts, and souls.


It's important to acknowledge that you'll have moments of creative blockage and allow yourself to feel whatever emotions arise during these times.


Feeling frustrated or stuck is okay--these feelings are valid!


Instead of pushing these feelings away or attempting to ignore them, take some time to sit with them and identify where they stem from.


Once you can pinpoint their origin, you can work on healthily releasing them. 


And most importantly, be kind to yourself. 

Midjourney AI by Elise Swopes

When creativity isn't flowing as usual, it can be easy to slip into negative self-talk and tell yourself that your work isn't good enough or that you should have done better.


This type of thinking will only further hinder your creative process by creating unnecessary stress and pressure, which can lead to burnout over time.


Remember—you are an artist! You have unique gifts that should be celebrated instead of shamed or diminished.


Take some time for self-care during this period; go for a walk in nature or treat yourself to something special, like getting your nails done or watching your favorite movie.


Doing this will remind you how much value you bring as a creator and allow you to reset your mind so that inspiration may start flowing again soon enough.  


Plus, when nothing seems inspiring anymore, try something new!


Going outside your comfort zone can help shift perspective and reignite a passion for the craft by introducing fresh ideas.


Don't be afraid to experiment with new techniques or materials—even if they don't turn out exactly as planned, they could spark something unexpected within the creative process!


Additionally, use this time as an opportunity to learn more about the craft itself—read books about it or take a class if possible; doing this helps provide context and insight into different approaches artists use when creating their work which may help inform yours moving forward too.


Creative blockage happens, but it doesn't have to last forever if we give ourselves some much-needed grace throughout the process.


By allowing ourselves space to acknowledge our feelings without judgment while also engaging in self-care and trying something new occasionally, we can push through those moments quickly so that inspiration may start flowing again soon enough.


Remember: creativity is like a river--sometimes it moves slowly but never stops flowing entirely as long as we nurture its source along the way!