Procrastination: (noun) the act or habit of procrastinating, or putting off or delaying.
I'm still in a mode of "resting" although it might look more like procrastination to some. Come to think of it, I believe a lot of artists are good at procrastinating I know I am and I've always felt guilty about it. However, as I've read through "Steal Like An Artist" by Austin Kleon, I came to the chapter called "Practice Productive Procrastination".
He said, "Take time to mess around. Get lost. Wander. You never know where it's going to lead you."
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| Scotland railroad bridge -somewhere I'd like to go again |
What? Permission to not be busy but to play? To stare out the window, take a walk, scroll through Pinterest?
I need those times to just be and let my mind wander. It's a "refilling of my creative well" that helps me increase my creativity, find new ideas, and make the desire to create strong again.
So that's what I'm calling it - productive procrastination. Therefore, you will find me for now in the studio, not creating, but letting my mind wander while I do the mundane tasks of cleaning, organizing, and decluttering.
I love the term productive procrastination. It is a perfect 'excuse' for me. lol. My mind has been wandering a while, too, and I am not getting things done like I should be doing.
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Lol, right? Seriously though, sometimes we need to allow space to breathe. After the busy holiday time, I am recharging my batteries. Enjoy your weekend too!
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Love "productive procrastination"!!!! I think we all need this but can see where you creative artist would need this to revive your creativeness. Have a great weekend. xoxo Kris
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