5 TIPS ON HOW TO STAY INSPIRED.

Inspiration is a funny thing. Some days we have ideas shooting all over the place and then the next day we are essentially pulling ideas out of our arses trying to make something work. As someone who has studied Art and ran a creative blog for many years now I know just how hard it can sometimes be to keep coming up with fresh and exciting ideas. 

I for one have felt that my brain has been totally clouded over the past month or so, I touched on the reason in my Life Lately  No.2 post at the beginning of the month. I just feel that at the moment my mind is consumed by all things moving home, leaving little room for the creative things. In an attempt to conquer this I have been pushing myself to step outside my box a little to find some much needed inspiration.

1. NEW PLACES & SPACES. 

 My biggest tip for finding inspiration has to be to visit new places. I'm not necessarily talking about jumping on a plane and travelling half way across the world, even though that would totally work, I am talking more about discovering new places, things and people around you. 

2. GO BACK TO BASICS. 

A big thing for me that always helps to get the creative juices flowing again is to simply go out and use my camera purely for the fun of it. I will put my hands up and admit that 99% of the time my camera only gets put to use for this here blog and with that I can sometimes forget the joy that comes from simply capturing whats happening around you. 

3. BE TRUE TO YOU. 

Every now and then when I am seriously lacking in inspiration and ideas I like to sit down and write down all the things I enjoy and love. From there I can take vague ideas like home decor and develop them into something new and exciting which will drive me to creating something I really love. 

4. TRY NEW THINGS. 

This applies to everything and anything. Why not try a new recipe that you've never attempted before? A home project you've been putting off for months? Learning a new craft or skill? This is something that I am a huge advocate for and something that I without doubt shall be doing this bank holiday weekend.  

5. LET IT GO.

Last but by no means least, letting shit go. We all know that sitting down and wracking your brain for ideas just does not work. Move on to another task, especially menial housework, and you'll be surprised at the random trails of thought that come into your mind that can then later develop into some fantastic ideas. These organic ideas also tend to be the best. 

There we have it, my 5 tips on how to stay inspired. Now all I have to do is to continue practicing what I preach and hopefully I'll manage to get my head back the game sooner rather than later.

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