Thanks for sharing your experience, Emma! I relate to a large chunk of this.
As I read your paragraph on your current writing course, I got to think whether it's the learning part that you're struggling with or the soul-searching and self-awareness that writing requires. I'm pretty sure you don't have a problem with learning new things. Even though I don't know you, I know that you are a designer and that field requires continuous learning (new frameworks, new domains, new tools, etc.).
So, I started to think that it might be the self-knowledge part, as we sometimes don't have mental capacity for it. I've recently completed an executive coach program and before our assessment, we had to write a self-reflective essay about our coaching journey (answering these main questions: Who am I? How do I coach?). Fist of all, I procrastinated. A lot. After I managed to write that 3000-word essay, I felt exhausted. And not because of the writing part. It didn't have to be academic or even good, just self-reflective and that took a lot of energy.
All this to say, it's not a character flaw to have difficulty with summoning up your creativity and being in tune with yourself, especially if the past weeks have been stressful. I really enjoy your writing and I'm rooting for you!
Yeah I think you might be right tbh. I think it’s party the pushing myself to learn something new aspect (I definitely do struggle with that) but I agree the self reflection and creativity aspect are tough… especially as I just don’t feel in the right headspace right now for various reasons. We’ll see how I get on but thanks for the boost 🙂
Thanks for sharing your experience, Emma! I relate to a large chunk of this.
As I read your paragraph on your current writing course, I got to think whether it's the learning part that you're struggling with or the soul-searching and self-awareness that writing requires. I'm pretty sure you don't have a problem with learning new things. Even though I don't know you, I know that you are a designer and that field requires continuous learning (new frameworks, new domains, new tools, etc.).
So, I started to think that it might be the self-knowledge part, as we sometimes don't have mental capacity for it. I've recently completed an executive coach program and before our assessment, we had to write a self-reflective essay about our coaching journey (answering these main questions: Who am I? How do I coach?). Fist of all, I procrastinated. A lot. After I managed to write that 3000-word essay, I felt exhausted. And not because of the writing part. It didn't have to be academic or even good, just self-reflective and that took a lot of energy.
All this to say, it's not a character flaw to have difficulty with summoning up your creativity and being in tune with yourself, especially if the past weeks have been stressful. I really enjoy your writing and I'm rooting for you!
Yeah I think you might be right tbh. I think it’s party the pushing myself to learn something new aspect (I definitely do struggle with that) but I agree the self reflection and creativity aspect are tough… especially as I just don’t feel in the right headspace right now for various reasons. We’ll see how I get on but thanks for the boost 🙂
I found that it's easier to be creative and open for self reflection if I'm well-rested. Though unfortunately that's not always an option. 😅
Good luck with the course, I hope you can find some time to rest and the inspiration will find you!
It's funny because when you posted this comment - I'd literally just booked myself 3 days in a shepherds hut in the middle of nowhere!
Oh, that’s wonderful! I hope you will get to recharge during your stay there! 😊