I like this idea of starting to add in creative time into a schedule. My routine is to slowly increase that creative or simply thinking time. Now it seems like the outlier or anomaly...soon to be the norm.
Thanks Neil! It can be tricky. I’m always tweaking my routine to try to find the best way to get as much of that creative time as possible. I manage about a 2 hour window before work in the morning. But the rest of the day is all about capturing little moments and small opportunities.
Hi Duane, I can testify that this method works. I spent many years living my art life before and after work and on the weekends (when people asked what plans I had for the weekend, I always had the same answer.) But everyday, on the way to work, I dreamed about how I could devote my whole day to art. It took years and yes, retirement, but when it was time to jump, I jumped.
I like this idea of starting to add in creative time into a schedule. My routine is to slowly increase that creative or simply thinking time. Now it seems like the outlier or anomaly...soon to be the norm.
Thanks Neil! It can be tricky. I’m always tweaking my routine to try to find the best way to get as much of that creative time as possible. I manage about a 2 hour window before work in the morning. But the rest of the day is all about capturing little moments and small opportunities.
Hi Duane, I can testify that this method works. I spent many years living my art life before and after work and on the weekends (when people asked what plans I had for the weekend, I always had the same answer.) But everyday, on the way to work, I dreamed about how I could devote my whole day to art. It took years and yes, retirement, but when it was time to jump, I jumped.
Thanks Hannah! Glad you finally got there! That’s got to feel great!