The modern world works on
billable hours, clocks watched, and the mantra, “Produce, produce, produce.”
Even among other creatives there is a massive emphasis on getting more done,
not to mention the competition. The pressure can kill creativity, damper
the joy in your work, and knock you off balance.
You might find yourself
somewhere between totally overwhelmed at the prospect of managing your time or
you’ve tried and failed so often you are ready to give up.
It’s because you are a creator!
You see the world in terms of expression and potential. You dream the
impossible. You have exactly what it takes to make life functional, balanced,
and beautiful all at the same time.
Having a creative spirit
requires discipline. Creators like to let their ingenuity run wild and free. A
dog can be a friend, a protector, and companion. But just like creativity, if
not disciplined, the dog can go feral and then turn on its master. Once
creativity is tamed, this energy can be harnessed, focused, controlled,
commanded, and become a powerful ability for the creator who can masterfully
control their artistic energy.
What kind of creative
energy method (or combination of) are you?
Zig-Zagging
Zig-Zagging energy is great for brainstorming, seeing the applications of available resources, recognizing opportunities, and fueling enthusiasm for new projects. However, the struggle comes with actually completing tasks.
Obsessing
Obsessive Focus Energy gets things done! It is the arrow shot from
the archer’s bow: one target, one path, one destination. No distraction! No
deviation!
When Obsessive energy ebbs, as all energetic cycles will, the
creator is left in befuddlement, wondering where everyone has gone. They may
realize that they have broken promises, missed opportunities, or simply
strained their own capacities too far.
Evading
The Evading creator would like to write a book. They have lots of notebooks at home, but they need a fresh notebook. They may redesign their entire office, and then say, “I can put my mind to my work, but only when the dishes are done”.
Evading Focus Energy is about preparation. The
wonderful thing about Evasive creators is that they generally control their
flow of creative output and balance. They are great team members because they
will never let the group run off half-cocked in excitement about the latest
endeavor. They have prepared for every contingency and once the ball gets
rolling, it can roll much farther.
We cannot change the
outcomes of our lives if we don’t change our understanding of creation, time,
and ourselves. You can channel your desire to create into the powerful
motivating force it is meant to be.
Deirdra is a social and behavioral scientist and the author of Time Management for Creative People, in which she explores the seasons, cycles, and how to be in the right mind for right-brain creators.
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