Weekly newsletter
I. Prompts for motivation
How often do you experience a sudden flash of inspiration? Do you tend to do something immediately following these light-bulb moments or accidentally forget about them without even realizing?
Where do you like to keep all of your best ideas? Can you think of any benefits you might gain from collecting random insights and putting them in one place, in case they come in handy one day?
II. Thoughts for intention
One of the best practices worth checking out for yourself is keeping a creative ideas journal that you can build on over time. The beauty of this is that you never know what thoughts or notes might be helpful to you in the future. Moreover, this allows you to be more effective at clearing out your mental space while also keeping a store of creative inspiration that you never know might be useful in the future.
This journal serves as a dedicated resource that will help you make sure that any brilliant concepts you think of do not get forgotten. This can be very effective, especially in the middle of a hectic day when your mind is flooded with so much attention and responsibility. The more you get into the habit of writing down your ideas, the better you’ll get at cuing your brain for brainstorming, problem-solving, and creative thinking.
III. Ideas for preparation
There are lots of ways to start a creative ideas journal, and it’s totally up to you when it comes to how you want to use it. Some elements you can include to overcome any creative blocks might be pages for doodling, sketching, quotes, lists, and more. Other items could be mind maps, collages, vision boards, and even names of songs that will get your headspace in a relaxed and free-flowing state.
If you prefer to keep things digital, there are plenty of apps that you can explore and try out to see the format that best suits your style. Whether you decide to keep things simple by keeping track of everything in your notes or using a dedicated doc that you can access on any of your devices, the choice is yours. Ultimately, it’s less about the medium you choose and more about the practice itself, which will help you connect better with your inner voice and intuition.
IV. Quotes for inspiration
“In filling the well, think magic. Think delight. Think fun. Do not think duty. Do not do what you should do—spiritual sit-ups like reading a dull but recommended critical text. Do what intrigues you, explore what interests you; think mystery, not mastery.”
― Julia Cameron, The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
“If you have an idea you’re excited about and you don’t bring it to life, it’s not uncommon for the idea to find its voice through another maker. This isn’t because the other artist stole your idea, but because the idea’s time has come.”
― Rick Rubin, The Creative Act: A Way of Being
